Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Indonesian President Joko Widodo and President-elect Prabowo Subianto on April 18, aiming to strengthen Beijing’s regional influence. Following Prabowo’s recent visit to Beijing, where Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted ties with Jakarta and proposed a vision for regional peace, the meetings underscore China’s strategic engagement in Southeast Asia. Discussions centered on training cooperation and joint exercises, reflecting efforts to deepen bilateral relations amidst heightened tensions in the South China Sea.