Indonesia Explores Agricultural AI Partnership with Guangxi

RRI.CO.ID, Beijing - Indonesia is looking to deepen cooperation with China’s Guangxi region through the application of artificial intelligence in agriculture, signaling a new frontier in bilateral ties.

Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun highlighted the initiative during a meeting with Secretary of the Communist Party Committee (CPC) for Guangxi, Chen Gang, at the Indonesian Embassy in Beijing on March 13, 2026.

“Guangxi has significant potential in AI, not only for smart agriculture but also in health, culture, and tourism. I want to continue strengthening partnerships in these areas with Guangxi,” he said in a statement on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

The collaboration builds on earlier discussions between Indonesia and Guangxi to explore AI applications in broadcasting, including talks between Indonesia’s public broadcaster TVRI and Guangxi’s Information Office. Guangxi has also established an ASEAN AI Application Center in Nanning, underscoring its role as a hub for regional innovation.

Economic ties between Indonesia and Guangxi have grown stronger, with bilateral trade rising 40 percent last year to USD 4.73 billion. Guangxi-based companies have also expanded investments in Indonesia, particularly in green transportation, construction machinery, and heavy equipment manufacturing.

Beyond trade and technology, people-to-people exchanges are intensifying. In 2024, Indonesia and Guangxi signed a vocational education cooperation agreement, linking Indonesian universities and polytechnics with Guangxi firms to strengthen technical training aligned with Indonesia’s industrial needs.

Ambassador Djauhari stressed the importance of continuing such initiatives to build long-term capacity.

The exploration of AI-driven agriculture reflects Indonesia’s broader strategy to harness digital innovation for food security and sustainable development, while reinforcing its partnership with Guangxi across multiple sectors. ***