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Shanghai (VOI News) - Indonesia can utilize the economic recovery of China for the benefit of Indonesia and the recovery of the Indonesian economy. This was conveyed by the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Shanghai, Denny Wachyudi Kurnia in an interview with Voice of Indonesia contributor, Kevin Zhao, in Shanghai, China, recently. He also explained that the People's Republic of China was able to overcome Covid-19 pandemic and the economy was back to normal. According to him, Shanghai provides great opportunities in trade and investment.

“More than one third of exports from Indonesia to China go to Shanghai region and beyond. So, maybe the amount is around US$30 billion dollars from the total exports to China around US$75 billion dollars. This continues to be encouraged, and one way to increase exports is by increasing investment because the products we produce will depend on the amount of investment we make. So, increasing exports also improve quality,” Denny Kurnia said.

Denny Wachyudi Kurnia further stated that by Indonesia must utilize the recovery of the condition in China from the Covid-19 pandemic attacking the country at the end of December 2019 to invite the Chinese tourists to come to Indonesia.

“Then, tourism also needs to be utilized. China is a major tourist source for Indonesia. In one year, there are two million tourists visiting Indonesia from China and we must try to re-normalize it,” said Denny Kurnia.

According to Denny Kurnia, there is a great opportunity from the economic recovery of the People's Republic of China as the world’s second largest country after the USA and becomes the driving engine of the world economy. He is optimistic that Indonesia has prepared for it. (Kevin Zhao/NV/Trans by PUTRI)