IndonesianTalk.com — PT China Harbour Indonesia (CHI) has strengthened its commitment to developing Indonesian talent through an expanded partnership with President University, extending its long-standing scholarship programme into employment cooperation, internships, recruitment, and professional development.
The announcement was made during the 13th President University China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) Scholarship Award Ceremony in Jakarta, where CHI and President University officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Employment Cooperation.
The agreement marks a new chapter in the partnership, broadening its focus from educational assistance to closer integration between university learning and industry needs.
The ceremony was attended by Liu Xiang, Director of China Communications Construction Group (CCCG); Sun Shangbin, Chairman of the China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia; and Dr. Fransiska Wiratikusuma, S.S., MTCSOL., Ph.D., Vice Rector for Partnership at President University. Nearly 80 university representatives, including faculty members, staff, and students, also attended the event.
In her remarks, Dr. Fransiska expressed her appreciation to CCCG and CHEC for their continued support of President University.
She highlighted the significance of the scholarship programme, which has been sustained for 13 consecutive years, describing it as more than financial assistance.
The programme, she said, reflects a lasting commitment to encouraging young Indonesians and building confidence in their potential.
She congratulated the scholarship recipients and urged them to make the most of the opportunity by remaining dedicated to their studies and preparing themselves to contribute meaningfully to society after graduation.
Dr. Fransiska also welcomed the newly signed MoU, expressing hope that it would open up broader opportunities for collaboration in internships, recruitment, industry seminars, and joint projects.
By bringing academic institutions and businesses closer together, she said, the partnership could help bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional practice while creating greater opportunities for Indonesian youth.
She further expressed her hope that the cooperation would contribute to Indonesia’s development and strengthen the longstanding friendship between Indonesia and China through education, talent development, and people-to-people exchanges.
Sun Shangbin described the CHEC scholarship programme as an excellent example of how Chinese companies operating in Indonesia can contribute to education and fulfil their corporate social responsibilities.
As a subsidiary of CCCG, CHEC has demonstrated how business development can go hand in hand with investment in human capital.
He also praised President University’s efforts to promote Chinese-language education and develop young people with a strong understanding of the languages and cultures of both countries.
Such initiatives, he noted, are important in preparing future generations to support economic, trade, and cultural cooperation between Indonesia and China.
According to Sun, the potential for bilateral cooperation continues to grow, accompanied by increasing demand for local professionals with multidisciplinary expertise and cross-cultural capabilities.
The China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, he said, will continue to support the development of Indonesian youth and encourage stronger exchanges between universities and industries.
He also called on more Chinese enterprises to follow CHEC’s example by integrating corporate social responsibility into their business strategies.
Through greater investment in education and local talent, companies can contribute to mutually beneficial cooperation, strengthen the reputation of responsible Chinese businesses, and support the long-term development of Indonesia-China relations.
Meanwhile, Liu Xiang congratulated the scholarship recipients and reaffirmed CCCG’s long-standing commitment to Indonesia.
He noted that the group has maintained a presence in the country for 30 years, pursuing business growth while consistently contributing to social and economic development.
During its three decades of operations, CCCG has participated in a number of major infrastructure projects and generated approximately 120,000 employment opportunities in Indonesia.
Beyond its commercial activities, the group has also continued to implement its “CCCG Dream-Building” public welfare initiatives, with the CHEC Scholarship at President University serving as one of its flagship programmes.
Liu emphasized that these initiatives represent CCCG’s broader contribution to strengthening connectivity between China and Indonesia—not only through infrastructure development and institutional cooperation but also through educational and people-to-people exchanges.
Looking ahead, he said CCCG would continue to be guided by the important consensus reached by the leaders of China and Indonesia.
The group remains committed to its cooperation philosophy: “Responding to Indonesia’s needs with CCCG’s strengths, building on shared understanding, promoting mutual empowerment, and pursuing win-win outcomes.”
As CCCG continues to support the high-quality development of Indonesia’s infrastructure, Liu added, the company will further strengthen its commitment to social responsibility and contribute to building a high-level China-Indonesia community with a shared future.
As CHEC’s local subsidiary, CHI has been operating in Indonesia for 30 years, drawing on CCCG’s global resources and local operational capabilities to support the country’s infrastructure development.
Alongside its business activities, the company has consistently placed emphasis on developing Indonesian human resources and creating opportunities for local talent.
Established in 2010, the CHEC Scholarship at President University was the first scholarship programme established by a Chinese enterprise at a university in Indonesia.
Now marking its 13th award ceremony, the programme has provided educational support to a total of 225 students.
Over the past 13 years, the scholarship has grown in reach and influence, becoming one of CHI’s flagship corporate social responsibility initiatives in Indonesia.
It has also developed into an important platform for supporting educational advancement and strengthening people-to-people relations between Indonesia and China.
The signing of the Employment Cooperation MoU represents a significant expansion of this partnership. Beyond providing scholarships, CHI and President University will now work together to create more structured pathways connecting education with employment.
The cooperation will encompass internship placements, recruitment opportunities, industry seminars, and professional guidance, enabling students to gain greater exposure to real-world business and industrial environments.
CHI has pledged to actively support the implementation of these initiatives, strengthen links between academic learning and industry practice, and provide Indonesian youth with broader opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Through this expanded collaboration, CHI aims to contribute to the development of Indonesia’s local talent pool while helping young Indonesians prepare for the demands of an increasingly competitive labour market.
The partnership underscores a broader commitment shared by the company and the university: that investment in education and human capital is not merely a corporate social responsibility initiative, but also a foundation for sustainable economic growth and stronger Indonesia-China relations.
