Another challenge is to develop Chinese studies to understand China from different fields of knowledge and build harmonious relations between Indonesia and China.
In addition, the linkages of synology and efforts to establish harmonious relationships between Indonesians of Chinese and non-Chinese descent in Indonesia are also challenges yet to be faced.
In connection with learning Mandarin, Sutami stressed the importance of developing Mandarin teaching methods for Indonesian learners by incorporating local wisdom.
“This is a challenge in itself that should not be ignored,” he said. In his closing statement, FSI Chairman Johanes Herlijanto stressed the importance of equality in Indonesia-China relations.
According to him, one of the ways to achieve equality is to continue to acquire an objective and critical understanding of China. Johanes also encouraged more and more students and educated people in Indonesia to get involved in developing critical studies of China.
“We hope that both Chinese and non-Chinese people will become increasingly interested in studying Chinese Studies, an academic study that makes history, social issues, politics, economics and the behavior of China’s international relations the subject of their studies,” concluded Johanes.
