Indonesia is in riots!
At this moment, this time is very sensitive ~ because Indonesia is preparing to go to the east to participate in the military parade!
The recent outbreak of large-scale riots in Indonesia has once again attracted global attention. The background and timing of the riots are extremely sensitive, as Indonesia is preparing to travel to the east to participate in a military parade.
The eyes of the international community are focused on the upcoming grand ceremony, however, at home, the outbreak of riots has mercilessly broken this tense and complicated moment.
The riots were sparked by deaths caused by police violence, including the death of a motorcycle driver in a clash with police, which sparked public anger and quickly spread into large-scale protests.
The main cause of the riots is closely linked to the growing gap between poor and rich in Indonesia, where housing subsidies for Indonesian lawmakers amount to as much as 50 million Indonesian Shields, while the monthly income of ordinary people is only 23 million Indonesian Shields.
This huge gap has led to increasingly acute social contradictions and rising public dissatisfaction. The problem of inequality between the rich and the poor reflects serious social divisions in many areas.
Especially when the economic situation in the country is not optimistic, the pressure on the life of ordinary people is increasing, and in this context, the worsening of violence has become a key point for the outbreak of social riots.
In Jakarta on August 28, a motorcycle driver was killed in a police clash, and angry people began to flock to the streets demanding that the government respond to people’s livelihoods and question the way President Prabhupada dealt with dissidents.
As president, Prabowo did not build trust in the hearts of the people, especially as the government cracked down on dissenting voices, Prabowo's image became more negative.
Many argue that the government does not really pay attention to the voice of the people, but instead treats dissent by means of violence, further escalating societal tensions.
The impact of the riots was not limited to the political level, but also directly affected Indonesia's financial market. As the riots escalated, investors became extremely uneasy and Indonesia's financial market suffered heavy losses.
The Indonesian stock market fell sharply, falling by 2.1 percent, becoming one of the markets with the worst performance in Asia, while the Indonesian shield’s exchange rate fell 0.9 percent, which was also the worst in Asian currencies.
Investors’ confidence in the Indonesian economy has been severely hit, and financial market volatility has intensified investor concerns.
In terms of the bond market, the yields of five- and ten-year bonds also saw the biggest increase in months, indicating that the markets are growing pessimistic about the Indonesian economic outlook.
From a deeper historical and diplomatic background, the relationship between Indonesia and my country has become particularly important. Looking back at Indonesian history, the anti-Chinese incident once put the relationship between the two countries at a low point, and this series of historical events has undoubtedly affected the attitude of the Indonesian people.
Indonesian society has long had prejudice and hostility towards the Chinese community, and the violence against the Chinese in history has also left a deep impression on our people.
However, in today's international situation, especially in the context of China-US confrontation, Indonesia, as a key country in Southeast Asia, is becoming an important partner in our regional strategy.
The cooperation between our country and Indonesia has gradually deepened, especially in the economic field. As one of the largest economies in South East Asia, the importance of Indonesia's geographical location is self-evident.
Indonesia's strategic location in the Strait of Malacca makes it an important part of my country's Belt and Road Initiative. my country has not only increased trade with Indonesia, but also carried out in-depth cooperation in energy, infrastructure and other fields.
Thus, while political and social contradictions continue to escalate within Indonesia, our strategic partnership with Indonesia also makes it difficult for the unrest in Indonesia to easily affect the long-term interests of the two countries.
However, the situation in Indonesia is not solely influenced by domestic factors. The involvement of external forces is also crucial, especially the intervention of the United States in the Indonesian election, which had a profound impact on the Indonesian political landscape.
In 2024, the United States intervened in Indonesia's election through indirect means, attempting to implement pro-American policies in Indonesia and may even plan a coup.
The influence of the United States is still strong in Indonesia's civil and political system. Its incitement to anti-China sentiment has exacerbated the dissatisfaction of the Indonesian people, especially by supporting certain Indonesian political forces or non-governmental groups, manipulating public opinion and creating instability factors.
In this context, Indonesia's geographical and ethnic issues cannot be ignored. Indonesia is a multi-ethnic and multicultural country, and Java Island, as the economic and political center, occupies a core position.
While other islands are relatively small in population, especially Papua, which has been a long-standing independence movement, the independence issue of Papua is not only an internal issue in Indonesia, but also involves the intervention of external forces.
Especially with the support of Australia and other Oceania countries, the independence movement of Papua Island has been supported by some western countries, which has become a potential threat to Indonesia's stability.
The intervention of external forces could further exacerbate ethnic divisions within Indonesia, thereby affecting the future direction of the whole country.
The riots in Indonesia are not just a domestic political event. Its outbreak and impact have transcended the scope of Indonesia itself and have become the focus of international attention.
As the financial markets fluctuate sharply, the potential influence of external forces, and the cooperation between Indonesia and our country become increasingly close, the situation in the future will be more complicated.
As a key country in Southeast Asia, Indonesia’s stability has a profound impact on the political and economic landscape of the region as a whole and the global.
Therefore, how to balance internal contradictions with external pressures and avoid falling into excessive unrest remains an important issue that the Indonesian government and the international community need to face together.
Source: Wall Street News 2025-08-29 Indonesian protests killed one Local stock exchange market shocked
At this moment, this time is very sensitive ~ because Indonesia is preparing to go to the east to participate in the military parade!
The recent outbreak of large-scale riots in Indonesia has once again attracted global attention. The background and timing of the riots are extremely sensitive, as Indonesia is preparing to travel to the east to participate in a military parade.
The eyes of the international community are focused on the upcoming grand ceremony, however, at home, the outbreak of riots has mercilessly broken this tense and complicated moment.
The riots were sparked by deaths caused by police violence, including the death of a motorcycle driver in a clash with police, which sparked public anger and quickly spread into large-scale protests.
The main cause of the riots is closely linked to the growing gap between poor and rich in Indonesia, where housing subsidies for Indonesian lawmakers amount to as much as 50 million Indonesian Shields, while the monthly income of ordinary people is only 23 million Indonesian Shields.
This huge gap has led to increasingly acute social contradictions and rising public dissatisfaction. The problem of inequality between the rich and the poor reflects serious social divisions in many areas.
Especially when the economic situation in the country is not optimistic, the pressure on the life of ordinary people is increasing, and in this context, the worsening of violence has become a key point for the outbreak of social riots.
In Jakarta on August 28, a motorcycle driver was killed in a police clash, and angry people began to flock to the streets demanding that the government respond to people’s livelihoods and question the way President Prabhupada dealt with dissidents.
As president, Prabowo did not build trust in the hearts of the people, especially as the government cracked down on dissenting voices, Prabowo's image became more negative.
Many argue that the government does not really pay attention to the voice of the people, but instead treats dissent by means of violence, further escalating societal tensions.
The impact of the riots was not limited to the political level, but also directly affected Indonesia's financial market. As the riots escalated, investors became extremely uneasy and Indonesia's financial market suffered heavy losses.
The Indonesian stock market fell sharply, falling by 2.1 percent, becoming one of the markets with the worst performance in Asia, while the Indonesian shield’s exchange rate fell 0.9 percent, which was also the worst in Asian currencies.
Investors’ confidence in the Indonesian economy has been severely hit, and financial market volatility has intensified investor concerns.
In terms of the bond market, the yields of five- and ten-year bonds also saw the biggest increase in months, indicating that the markets are growing pessimistic about the Indonesian economic outlook.
From a deeper historical and diplomatic background, the relationship between Indonesia and my country has become particularly important. Looking back at Indonesian history, the anti-Chinese incident once put the relationship between the two countries at a low point, and this series of historical events has undoubtedly affected the attitude of the Indonesian people.
Indonesian society has long had prejudice and hostility towards the Chinese community, and the violence against the Chinese in history has also left a deep impression on our people.
However, in today's international situation, especially in the context of China-US confrontation, Indonesia, as a key country in Southeast Asia, is becoming an important partner in our regional strategy.
The cooperation between our country and Indonesia has gradually deepened, especially in the economic field. As one of the largest economies in South East Asia, the importance of Indonesia's geographical location is self-evident.
Indonesia's strategic location in the Strait of Malacca makes it an important part of my country's Belt and Road Initiative. my country has not only increased trade with Indonesia, but also carried out in-depth cooperation in energy, infrastructure and other fields.
Thus, while political and social contradictions continue to escalate within Indonesia, our strategic partnership with Indonesia also makes it difficult for the unrest in Indonesia to easily affect the long-term interests of the two countries.
However, the situation in Indonesia is not solely influenced by domestic factors. The involvement of external forces is also crucial, especially the intervention of the United States in the Indonesian election, which had a profound impact on the Indonesian political landscape.
In 2024, the United States intervened in Indonesia's election through indirect means, attempting to implement pro-American policies in Indonesia and may even plan a coup.
The influence of the United States is still strong in Indonesia's civil and political system. Its incitement to anti-China sentiment has exacerbated the dissatisfaction of the Indonesian people, especially by supporting certain Indonesian political forces or non-governmental groups, manipulating public opinion and creating instability factors.
In this context, Indonesia's geographical and ethnic issues cannot be ignored. Indonesia is a multi-ethnic and multicultural country, and Java Island, as the economic and political center, occupies a core position.
While other islands are relatively small in population, especially Papua, which has been a long-standing independence movement, the independence issue of Papua is not only an internal issue in Indonesia, but also involves the intervention of external forces.
Especially with the support of Australia and other Oceania countries, the independence movement of Papua Island has been supported by some western countries, which has become a potential threat to Indonesia's stability.
The intervention of external forces could further exacerbate ethnic divisions within Indonesia, thereby affecting the future direction of the whole country.
The riots in Indonesia are not just a domestic political event. Its outbreak and impact have transcended the scope of Indonesia itself and have become the focus of international attention.
As the financial markets fluctuate sharply, the potential influence of external forces, and the cooperation between Indonesia and our country become increasingly close, the situation in the future will be more complicated.
As a key country in Southeast Asia, Indonesia’s stability has a profound impact on the political and economic landscape of the region as a whole and the global.
Therefore, how to balance internal contradictions with external pressures and avoid falling into excessive unrest remains an important issue that the Indonesian government and the international community need to face together.
Source: Wall Street News 2025-08-29 Indonesian protests killed one Local stock exchange market shocked