Bangladesh, Aug. 24 -- The relationship between China and Indonesia is entering a new phase of strategic maturity, marked by deeper institutional coordination, expanding economic cooperation and growing mutual confidence on regional and international affairs. The Second Ministerial Meeting of the China-Indonesia Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue in Jakarta demonstrated that the two countries are determined to strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership despite external pressure and geopolitical speculation.

The meeting brought together Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. Their discussions represented more th...