Source: Media Outreach
With bilateral trade projected to hit USD160B in 2025, Indonesia’s Yuan-Rupiah pact with China for de-dollarisation and reshapes ASEAN’s financial future.
Sectoral Wins: The Foundation for Deeper Ties
The accords support Indonesia’s LCS framework across key sectors. Trade and tourism will benefit from streamlined visa policies, targeting 2 million Chinese visitors in 2025. A USD5 billion commitment for twin industrial parks (Fujian-Batang SEZ) will create over 100,000 jobs. Soft power initiatives, like joint TB vaccine research and media collaboration, strengthen people-to-people ties.
The LCS Breakthrough: Financial Sovereignty in Action
The BI-PBOC agreement enables Rupiah-Yuan use in capital accounts, offering three advantages:
- Trade Shield: Bilateral trade (USD147.80B in 2024, +6.1% YoY) avoids costly USD conversions for exports like palm oil and nickel.
- Rate Cut Buffer: BI gains flexibility with 5.3% of reserves in yuan, easing policy without destabilising the Rupiah.
- BRICS Leverage: Access to New Development Bank funding supports President Prabowo’s USD20B infrastructure agenda, reducing dollar reliance.
“This isn’t just about cutting transaction fees—it’s a recalibration of Indonesia’s financial DNA,” says David Barrett, CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd. “By enabling Yuan-backed trade and investment flows, BI is building a hedge against Fed policy shocks.”
ASEAN’s New Template: Unity Amid Global Realignments
China-ASEAN trade hit USD330B (Jan-Apr 2025, +9.2% YoY), with Indonesia leading regional integration. The upgraded CAFTA 3.0 and ASEAN-GCC-China Summit highlight diversified economic partnerships. As Barrett notes, “Indonesia is crafting a blueprint for monetary diversification. The Local Currency Settlement (LCS) deal illustrates how mid-sized economies can reduce overreliance on a single dominant currency, balancing regional cohesion with global standards.”
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