Cai Lixin Leads Delegation on Inspection Visit to the China-Indonesia Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone


On July 5, Cai Lixin, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Party Committee and Executive Vice Chairperson, led a delegation to conduct an in-depth inspection and provide guidance at the China–Indonesia Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone (hereinafter referred to as the “Cooperation Zone”), calling for the zone to fully leverage its role as a “forward outpost” and make active contributions to attracting enterprises to invest in Guangxi. Lu Xinhua, Deputy Secretary-General of the People’s Government of the Autonomous Region; Nong Bing, Deputy Director of the Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission; Wei Yu, Deputy Director of the Autonomous Region Foreign Affairs Office; and Bi Jianfeng, Director of the ASEAN Division, also took part in the inspection.


 

The inspection delegation conducted an on-site review of the current status of development in the Cooperation Zone and heard a briefing from the Agricultural Reclamation Group’s project team on the progress of project development. Cai Lixin fully commended the achievements made in the development of the Cooperation Zone projects and provided guidance on addressing the operational challenges facing Phase I of the zone and on effectively advancing the development of Phase II.

 

Cai Lixin pointed out that the Cooperation Zone is the autonomous region’s first overseas park developed through investment in Indonesia as part of the national “Going Global” development strategy. Thanks to the Nongken Group’s pragmatic and diligent efforts, a previously undeveloped plot of land has been transformed into a well-equipped industrial park with distinctive industrial characteristics and a considerable scale, earning it recognition from the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Finance as one of the 20 national-level overseas parks—a truly remarkable achievement. Moreover, the Nongken Group’s ability to emerge and thrive under challenging historical circumstances is nothing short of extraordinary; and the fact that Phase I of the Cooperation Zone managed to turn a profit despite the adverse impact of three years of the pandemic is equally hard to fathom.


 

Cai Lixin emphasized that the Cooperation Zone projects serve as a flagship initiative for the Autonomous Region’s “going global” strategy and as a platform for its external economic and trade cooperation. It is essential to make full use of the Phase I projects currently under operation, maximize their role as a strategic “forward outpost,” and thereby make active contributions to attracting enterprises to invest in Guangxi. In advancing the development of Phase II projects, the Agricultural Reclamation Group must conduct a comprehensive analysis, engage in meticulous planning, and prepare multiple contingency plans. These should be integrated with a thorough examination and coordinated deployment of the various bottlenecks and challenges still present in Phase I, culminating in a comprehensive and well-structured written report to be submitted to relevant leaders and departments of the Autonomous Region. Through enhanced communication and collaboration, the Group should seek greater support and endorsement.

 

The delegation also conducted on-site visits to Chinese-invested enterprises in the cooperation zone—China XD Electric Indonesia and Mengniu Dairy Indonesia—to gain an understanding of their production and business operations.

 

The Audit Department (Supervisory Department) of the Agricultural Reclamation Group, the Legal and Risk Control Department, Yuegui Company, and the principal officials of the Cooperation Zone accompanied the inspection.

 

(Reprinted from Guangxi Agricultural Reclamation News · Copyright Removal )