At a regular press conference on October 18, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced that Vice President Han Zheng would represent President Xi Jinping at the inauguration ceremony of President Prabowo in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 20. Han Zheng will also visit Indonesia from October 19 to 21.
In addition, at the invitation of the Brunei government, Vice President Han will travel to Brunei from October 21 to 23.
When asked about China’s expectations for Vice President Han Zheng’s visit to Indonesia and Brunei, Mao Ning emphasized the strong traditional friendship and deep cooperation between China and Indonesia. Under the strategic guidance of both nations’ leaders, bilateral relations are maintaining robust momentum and entering a new stage of building a community with a shared future. Han Zheng will attend the inauguration as a special representative of President Xi and will engage in in-depth discussions with Indonesian leaders on bilateral relations and mutual concerns.
Mao stated that at this critical juncture for Sino-Indonesian relations, China is eager to work together with Indonesia to promote friendly traditions, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and continuously elevate the construction of the China-Indonesia community of shared destiny. This collaboration aims to contribute to the modernization processes of both countries and foster greater prosperity and development in the region and globally.
Regarding China-Brunei relations, Mao highlighted the longstanding traditional friendship and the stable development of bilateral ties. President Xi has met with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summits for two consecutive years, providing strategic direction for enhancing their relationship. During his visit to Brunei, Vice President Han Zheng is scheduled to meet and hold discussions with both the Sultan and the Crown Prince.
Mao expressed that this visit will serve as an opportunity to continue nurturing traditional friendship with Brunei, expand cooperation across various fields, enhance mutual understanding between the peoples of both nations, and enrich the strategic partnership, ultimately injecting more positive energy into regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
