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Prabowo's Trump interaction sparks questions on Indonesia's China alignment

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's interaction with Donald Trump, where he inquired about meeting Eric Trump, has sparked speculation about his foreign policy approach. This moment contrasted with initial perceptions of Prabowo as being highly favorable towards China following his election. Analysts had previously expressed concerns that Indonesia might be drifting towards closer strategic alignment with China due to Beijing's significant economic influence in the country. AI

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Prabowo's Trump interaction sparks questions on Indonesia's China alignment

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