Indonesia's next president will visit China at the invitation of President Xi China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. China appears to be aiming to strengthen its relationship with Indonesia, a major power in Southeast Asia, and maintain its influence in the region.
Prabowo stated during the election campaign, "It is my belief that Indonesia must maintain the best relations between all major powers" He said he would inherit a balanced diplomacy that maintains relations with both the United States and China. "We want to build a model that will continue to grow," he said.