A journalist inquired about recent media reports claiming that Indonesia would impose high tariffs on imported Chinese goods. Coordinating Minister Luhut, Indonesia's lead coordinator for cooperation with China, recently clarified publicly, stating that China is Indonesia's most important strategic partner in trade and investment, and the two countries share a common destiny. Amid the current turbulent international situation, Indonesia will never blindly follow trends or take sides. Indonesian Trade Minister Zulkifli also stated in an interview that the Ministry of Trade is conducting trade remedy investigations on seven product categories, including ceramics and textiles, and will decide whether to impose tariffs based on the results. The imposition of safeguard tariffs applies to all countries, not specifically targeting any particular nation. What is the Foreign Ministry's comment on this?
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stated that we have taken note of the relevant reports, particularly the clarifications made by Coordinating Minister Luhut and Trade Minister Zulkifli regarding the claim that "Indonesia will impose high tariffs on imported Chinese goods," noting that even if safeguard tariffs are imposed, they will apply to all countries, not targeting any specific country, and certainly not China.China will closely monitor the possible safeguard tariffs that Indonesia may subsequently impose on specific products and will take necessary measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises. The essence of China-Indonesia cooperation is mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. Both countries firmly support free trade and oppose protectionism, actively committed to maintaining the healthy and stable development of bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation. China is willing to further enhance bilateral economic and trade cooperation with Indonesia on a mutually beneficial basis, achieving robust, balanced, inclusive, and two-way sustainable trade. We also stand ready to work with Indonesia to jointly uphold a free and open international trade order.
A journalist inquired about recent media reports claiming that Indonesia would impose high tariffs on imported Chinese goods. Coordinating Minister Luhut, Indonesia's lead coordinator for cooperation with China, recently clarified publicly, stating that China is Indonesia's most important strategic partner in trade and investment, and the two countries share a common destiny. Amid the current turbulent international situation, Indonesia will never blindly follow trends or take sides. Indonesian Trade Minister Zulkifli also stated in an interview that the Ministry of Trade is conducting trade remedy investigations on seven product categories, including ceramics and textiles, and will decide whether to impose tariffs based on the results. The imposition of safeguard tariffs applies to all countries, not specifically targeting any particular nation. What is the Foreign Ministry's comment on this?
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stated that we have taken note of the relevant reports, particularly the clarifications made by Coordinating Minister Luhut and Trade Minister Zulkifli regarding the claim that "Indonesia will impose high tariffs on imported Chinese goods," noting that even if safeguard tariffs are imposed, they will apply to all countries, not targeting any specific country, and certainly not China.China will closely monitor the possible safeguard tariffs that Indonesia may subsequently impose on specific products and will take necessary measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises. The essence of China-Indonesia cooperation is mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. Both countries firmly support free trade and oppose protectionism, actively committed to maintaining the healthy and stable development of bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation. China is willing to further enhance bilateral economic and trade cooperation with Indonesia on a mutually beneficial basis, achieving robust, balanced, inclusive, and two-way sustainable trade. We also stand ready to work with Indonesia to jointly uphold a free and open international trade order.
