Is Prabowo’s Trump moment a sign that China is losing its favourite partner?
At a Gaza peace summit in Egypt in October, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto approached then-US President Donald Trump and requested a meeting with Trump's son, Eric. Trump responded positively, stating he would have Eric call.

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AI-generatedAt a Gaza peace summit in Egypt in October, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto approached then-US President Donald Trump and requested a meeting with Trump's son, Eric. Trump responded positively, stating he would have Eric call. This interaction occurred as the Trump Organization, where Eric and Donald Trump Jr. are executive vice-presidents, has existing business interests in Indonesia, including a golf club and a planned resort. The article notes this exchange, which was captured by a hot microphone.
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5 extractedThe Trump Organization has built its first golf club in Indonesia and is working on a resort in Bali.
Eric and Donald Trump Jr. are executive vice-presidents of the Trump Organization.
Donald Trump responded warmly to Prabowo's request, stating he would have Eric call.
Prabowo Subianto asked Donald Trump if he could meet Eric Trump at a Gaza peace summit in Egypt.
Prabowo's interaction with Trump might indicate a shift in Indonesia's relationship with China.