The Industry Minister Encourages Xiaomi to Expand Investment in Tablet and Electric Car Production
Jakarta, The Indonesian Ministry of Industry continues to strive to enhance cooperation with global industry players, including those from China, to strengthen investment flows and establish Indonesia as a manufacturing production and export base.
This effort is believed to accelerate the strengthening of the domestic industrial structure and spur national economic growth.
To deepen this comprehensive partnership, Indonesian Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita held a bilateral meeting with Jon Dove, Associate Government Affairs Director of Xiaomi Communications Co., Ltd., in Shanghai, China, Friday (10/10/2025).
The meeting was also attended by Eko S.A. Cahyanto, Secretary General of the Ministry of Industry; Setia Diarta, Director General of Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment, and Electronics (ILMATE); and representatives from PT Xiaomi Technology Indonesia, namely Zhao Wentao (Managing Director) and Tel Lee (Product Certification Manager).
On this occasion, Minister Agus expressed his appreciation to Xiaomi for its investment and contribution to building the smartphone and television industry ecosystem in Indonesia.
"Xiaomi has become a vital part of strengthening the national electronics industry supply chain. The Indonesian government greatly appreciates Xiaomi's continued commitment to investing and developing its product line in Indonesia," he said in an official statement in Jakarta, Monday (10/13/2025).
The Minister of Industry stated that the Indonesian government supports Xiaomi's plan to produce tablets locally in Indonesia, especially for models already present in the domestic market.
"We encourage Xiaomi to immediately submit a detailed business plan for the next five years to realize its new investment plans in Indonesia. This plan is expected to include a strategy for developing production facilities, both independently and in collaboration with local partners," he said.
In addition to the electronics sector, the Minister of Industry also highlighted Xiaomi's investment opportunities in electric vehicles (EVs).
"We are aware that Xiaomi has launched a high-performance electric vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7. We encourage Xiaomi to explore investment in the environmentally friendly vehicle sector in Indonesia. This will enrich vehicle choices for Indonesian consumers while strengthening the national green industry ecosystem," he explained.
It should be noted that Xiaomi Communications Co., Ltd. Xiaomi Inc. is a Chinese multinational technology company founded in 2010 and based in Beijing. The company operates in consumer electronics, intelligent manufacturing, and Internet of Things (IoT) platforms.
By 2025, Xiaomi has invested IDR 3 trillion in Indonesia to produce smartphones, tablets, and televisions.
The company is now one of the leading smartphone brands in the national market, with a market share of 21% in the second quarter of 2025.
"Xiaomi's investment has contributed significantly to job creation, technology transfer, and strengthening the competitiveness of the national electronics industry. This aligns with the Making Indonesia 4.0 vision, which places the electronics sector as a top priority," concluded the Minister of Industry.
