The China International E-Commerce Industry Expo 2025, held in Jakarta from October 29 to 31, has set the stage for enhanced economic collaboration between China and Indonesia. The event, attended by government officials, business leaders, and entrepreneurs, highlighted the transformative potential of e-commerce technologies in fostering bilateral trade. With Indonesia prioritizing its digital economy to drive growth, local entrepreneurs are poised to leverage insights from the expo to develop products for both domestic and global markets. The expo showcased a diverse range of products, primarily from China, including consumer electronics, agricultural machinery, and new energy solutions, alongside offerings from Indonesia and other Southeast Asian nations. Xiong Canxin of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade emphasized the expo’s role as a gateway for both countries to access global markets. Over 400 Chinese companies from provinces such as Hunan, Zhejiang, and Guangdong participated, underscoring the event’s significance. Li Feng, CCPIT’s chief representative in Indonesia, noted that digital economy and cross-border e-commerce are emerging as key areas of cooperation, with Indonesia’s e-commerce market projected to reach $9.5 billion by 2025. Ahmad Ridha Sabana, Indonesia’s special envoy for MSMEs and digital economy, highlighted the need for partnerships with China, a global leader in digital innovation, to co-create a robust digital ecosystem.