Indonesia embrace Chinese-inspired rural development practices

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 13, 2025 shows a view of Purwosono Village in East Java, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

The fifth session of the Indonesian Rural Cadre Training Program was launched in early November this year. 26 participants visited Shandong Province, east China, to gain insights into agricultural machinery manufacturing enterprises, rural education, skills training, and local infrastructure.

Launched in 2019, the program selects 20 to 30 Indonesian village chiefs to visit and study in China each year.

Hendrik Dwi Martono, village chief of Purwosono, shows his certificate of the Indonesian Rural Cadre Training Program at Purwosono Village, East Java, Indonesia, Nov. 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

Ducks raised by Purwosono villagers are loaded onto a truck at Purwosono Village, East Java, Indonesia, Nov. 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

This photo taken on Nov. 13, 2025 shows ducks raised by Purwosono villagers at Purwosono Village, East Java, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

This photo taken on Nov. 13, 2025 shows a shop opened by Purwosono villagers by the "Cooling Creek" at Purwosono Village, East Java, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

People watch a volleyball game at Purwosono Village, East Java, Indonesia, Nov. 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)