Chinese President Xi Jinping has committed to strengthening the strategic partnership between China and Indonesia during a phone conversation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, according to a report by China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency.

During the call, Xi emphasized the importance of the two nations' relationship, saying it holds global weight and strategic value. The leaders exchanged congratulatory messages to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between their countries, underlining the long-standing and evolving cooperation between Beijing and Jakarta.

The renewed vow of cooperation comes as China actively seeks to rally regional allies in response to mounting trade tensions with the United States, particularly around U.S. tariff policies introduced under former President Donald Trump and still shaping international trade dynamics.

Xi's outreach to Indonesia is part of a broader diplomatic push. Beginning Monday, he is scheduled to visit several Southeast Asian countries—including Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia—in a bid to fortify China's regional influence and present a united front amid shifting global alliances.

Beijing sees its partnership with Indonesia not only as a bilateral priority but also as a strategic cornerstone in its regional and global diplomacy, especially at a time when international power balances are in flux.