• Jakarta–Beijing relations have experienced significant progress, especially since the Yudhoyono presidency.

• Economic links between the two countries have expanded rapidly and tourism and cultural exchanges have also shown improvements.

• Issues that may affect Indonesia-China relations negatively in the future include:

— mainland Chinese workers in joint projects;

— the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Natuna Islands;

— the rise of pribumi-ism in Indonesia;

— domestic anti-Chinese sentiments; and

— changes in China's policy on Chinese overseas.