Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Director, China-Indonesia Desk, Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS), Jakarta, IndonesiaArticles by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Economy
US tariffs: Challenges and opportunities for China-Indonesia trade and investment
The tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Indonesia presents unexpected opportunities that Indonesia should take advantage of, says Indonesian researcher Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat.
Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
10 Apr 2025
Politics
BRICS membership a reality check for Indonesia
Now that Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS, it needs a nuanced strategy that maximises the benefits of BRICS membership while minimising its risks, says Indonesian researcher Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat.
Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
13 Jan 2025
Politics
Why Indonesia's Muslim organisations are not critical of China's Xinjiang policy
China's faith diplomacy towards Muslim organisations in Indonesia appears to have silenced critics of its policy towards the Uighurs in Xinjiang. Among its efforts, Beijing has portrayed itself as an ally of moderate Muslims against extremism, and invited Indonesian clerics several times to Xinjiang to give them a firsthand look into conditions there. In return, major religious figures in Indonesia have called on Indonesians not to criticise China over the Uighur issue. This is likely to continue as long as the Indonesian government sees benefits in its links with China.
Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
03 Feb 2022
Technology
Huawei digital talent programme: Another source of China's soft power in Indonesia
Huawei's digital talent programme in Indonesia is contributing to China's soft power as the latter seeks to engage Indonesia as an important node of its Belt and Road Initiative. Indonesia stands to gain from the exchange but also needs to be wary of possible cybersecurity concerns.
Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, Yeta Purnama
03 Feb 2022