Protests in Indonesia prompt Prabowo's trip cancellation to China, Beijing issues security alert
The Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto, has cancelled his planned trip to China, according to Indonesian State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi. The reason for the cancellation was due to domestic dynamics, as the country grapples with protests over 'excessive' pay to lawmakers.
The President was originally scheduled to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin on Sunday and Monday, as well as the Victory Day military parade in Beijing on Wednesday. However, the Indonesian President apologized to the Chinese government for his inability to attend these events.
The exact nature of the protests causing the cancellation of the trip was not specified in the article. Prasetyo Hadi also stated that Prabowo wanted to monitor the situation directly and find the best solution.
The Indonesian embassy has advised citizens to improve security precautions and avoid protest crowds and crowded locations. This advice was given in a social media post on Saturday.
It is unclear if there are any plans for Prabowo to reschedule his visits to China. Prior to the cancellation, the President's trip was intended to support high-level agreements and strategic partnerships between Indonesia and Vietnam, with the Vietnamese President Luong Cuong being the target of the visit.
Despite the cancellation, the Indonesian President remains in the country to manage the situation caused by the protests. The Indonesian government has not yet provided any further details regarding the protests and their impact on the President's schedule.
