From News Center (Text by Tang Yuqin, International Exchange Department (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Work Office), School of International Education; Photo by Conference Organizer) On April 27, 2026, the 2026 Annual Conference of China-Indonesia TVET Industry-Education Alliance (CITIEA) (hereinafter referred to as "the Alliance") was held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The conference was attended by Pratikno, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs of Indonesia; Ojat Darojat, Deputy Minister; Oki Earlivan Sampurno, Special Adviser to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of Indonesia; Chen Wu, Education Counselor of the Embassy of China in Indonesia; Ova Emilia, Rector of  Universitas Gadjah Mada; Qiu Fuming, Vice President of Liuzhou Polytechnic University, along with over 350 representatives from 226 colleges, universities and enterprises in China and Indonesia. Leaders from the China Education Association for International Exchange, the Indonesian Embassy in China, and other Chinese member institutions of the Alliance participated in the meeting online.

During his address, Pratikno spoke highly of Indonesia's cooperation with China. He noted that Indonesia and other ASEAN countries take pride in China's achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and called on both sides to further advance cooperation on AI and jointly explore an AI development path tailored to regional characteristics.

Oki Earlivan Sampurno presented detailed statistics to illustrate the urgent demand for vocational education driven by Indonesia's industrial development. Ahyar Muhammad Diah, Chairman of the Forum of Directors of State Polytechnics in Indonesia (FDPNI), delivered the annual work report on behalf of the Alliance, fully showcasing the outcomes of cooperation between Chinese and Indonesian vocational institutions and enterprises, which drew close attention from attending leaders of both countries. Ojat Darojat, Deputy Minister of the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs and Chairman of Indonesia's National Vocational Education Leading Group, announced the list of the first batch of Outstanding Partners for China-Indonesian Vocational Education Program. Five partnerships of Chinese and Indonesian colleges and enterprises, including Liuzhou Polytechnic University (LZPU), LiuGong Machinery Indonesia, and Politeknik Negeri Jakarta, PoliteknikNegeri Sriwijaya, were selected. They have been officially recognized by Indonesia as role models for industry-education integration and school-enterprise cooperation between the two countries.

During the conference, a number of landmark cooperation achievements were officially realized. The Alliance facilitated the signing of partnerships between another 18 pairs of Chinese and Indonesian institutions. In addition, LZPU, LiuGong Machinery Indonesia, and three Indonesian national polytechnics signed their agreements to launch the construction of three new training centers. This move further expands the "1+N" comprehensive training network of the China-Indonesia Institute of Modern Craftsmanship of Intelligent Vehicle, accelerating its full coverage across Indonesia's four major islands. Meanwhile, on behalf of the Alliance, our university signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universitas Gadjah Mada, one of Indonesia's top three universities, to jointly establish the China-Indonesia Collaborative Innovation Research Center. As the first cross-border scientific research platform in the field of vocational education, its inauguration marks a significant milestone. Chinese and Indonesian institutions will set up interdisciplinary transnational research teams to conduct applied technological research, explore pathways for Chinese vocational institutions to expand their research presence overseas, and jointly empower the development of Chinese-funded enterprises and local industries in Indonesia.. 

It is noted that since its establishment in September 2023, the China-Indonesia TVET Industry-Education Alliance has facilitated the signing of partnerships between a total of 45 pairs of Chinese and Indonesian institutions. It has launched the Indonesia-China Vocational Education Enhancement Program (ICVEEP) and organized regular events such as monthly vocational education lectures. With its pragmatic approach, the Alliance has attracted a growing number of institutions. At this annual conference, 164 entities applied for membership, including 18 Chinese higher education institutions, 6 Chinese-funded enterprises, and 140 Indonesian institutions. The Alliance's network continues to expand, now boasting 343 member units, making it the largest and most influential cooperation platform in the field of vocational education between China and Indonesia.

The Launching Ceremony of the Annual Conference

Speech by Pratikno

Speech by Oki Earlivan Sampurno

Speech by Chen Wu, Education Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia

Speech by Ova Emilia, Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

Speech by Ahyar Muhammad Diah

Speech by Qiu Fuming

Ojat Darojat (center) presenting the Certificate of Appreciation to LZPU as an Outstanding Partner for China-Indonesian Vocational Education Program

LZPU signing agreements with LiuGong Machinery Indonesia and three Indonesian national polytechnics

LZPU signing an agreement with Universitas Gadjah Mada

Inauguration of the China-Indonesia Collaborative Innovation Research Center

LZPU facilitating the signing of partnerships between Chinese and Indonesian institutions

Conference Scene

Department Website Auditors: Initially reviewed by Tang Yuqin, followed by a review by Wu Zhaohui, and further reviewed by Wei Linhua

University Website Auditors: Initially reviewed by Chen Chen, Publicity Department of the CPC LZPU Committee; finally reviewed by Luo Shihua, Publicity Department of the CPC LZPU Committee