Indonesia’s president to go ahead with China trip despite protests
Summary
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited China to attend a Victory Day parade, continuing with the trip despite protests in Indonesia over economic concerns. The protests in Jakarta and other cities were sparked by cost-of-living issues and incidents during demonstrations. President Subianto plans to meet China's President Xi Jinping during his visit.Key Facts
- President Prabowo Subianto traveled to China for a Victory Day parade.
- The parade marks the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II.
- Over 25 world leaders, including North Korean and Russian leaders, attended the event.
- Protests erupted in Indonesian cities due to rising inequality and economic issues.
- Six people died, and more than 20 went missing during the protests.
- The protests intensified after a motorcycle taxi driver died when hit by a police vehicle.
- Demonstrators attacked government buildings and homes of officials.
- Indonesian authorities pledged a thorough investigation into the driver's death and adjusted lawmakers' financial perks to ease tensions.
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