Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo. Photo: AFP
Opinion
Opinion
Asian Angle
As belt and road investments flow into Indonesia, Chinese firms must learn to navigate culture shock
- The Indonesian business operating environment is vastly different from China’s rigidly hierarchical one
- Mainland investors, especially those looking to tap into Indonesia’s 269-million-strong consumer market, must overcome cultural differences to succeed in the country
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo. Photo: AFP