To deeply root the GEM’s philosophy of “Cultural Integration and Growing Together with Indonesia”, GEM has launched a “Thousand Talent” program to cultivate Indonesian youth backbone. This initiative aims to deepen the understanding of GEM’s global green industry among Indonesian youth, allowing them to experience China’s remarkable achievements in development. It also seeks to strengthen the unity and collaboration between Chinese and Indonesian employees, contributing to the new era of China-Indonesia cooperation. On June 23, 33 Indonesian youth backbone members from GEM’s QMB Industrial Park arrived at the Jingmen Industrial Park in Hubei for a study tour. Professor Xu Kaihua, Chairman of GEM, and Ms. Wang Min, Joint Ultimate Controller and Board Director of GEM, warmly invited over 60 participants, including the young backbone members, Indonesian students in Jingmen, and senior executives, to join them for dinner.

▲ Chairman Xu Kaihua took a group photo with young Indonesian backbone members and Indonesian students of GEM who came to China for study in Jingmen Industrial Park

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia, as well as the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. Practical cooperation between the two countries has seen continuous new breakthroughs. On the morning of May 25, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council met with Indonesian President Prabowo in Jakarta, reaching a series of significant outcomes, including strengthening strategic alignment and deepening high-quality “Belt and Road” cooperation. The night before the meeting, the leaders of both countries visited the China-Indonesia Economic and Trade Cooperation Achievements Exhibition, where they observed two key projects: the ESG “World’s First Laterite Nickel Ore to New Energy Materials Full Industry Chain” project, with GEM providing technology and investment, and the GEM-funded “GEM-ITB-CSU China-Indonesia Joint Research Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Technology”.

▲ On May 24, Chinese and Indonesian leaders observed the ESG laterite nickel ore production of new energy materials industry chain project provided with technology and equity participation by GEM (Image source: National Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia)

As a global leader in the circular economy and new energy materials, GEM became the first Chinese company in China’s new energy sector to invest in Indonesia in September 2018, leading the way in transforming Indonesia’s nickel resources from traditional stainless steel smelting to a green, new energy-based model. Over the past eight years, GEM has consistently embraced the philosophy of “Industrial, Technological, and Cultural Integration Development, Growing Together with Indonesia.” While striving to become a world-class green industry group, GEM has also promoted the localization of metallurgical technology, technical talent, and intellectual property in Indonesia. This effort aims to establish scientific research centers and train high-level metallurgical engineering and technology talents in Indonesia, thereby benefiting Indonesia through Chinese technology and education, supporting Indonesia’s electrification development, and creating a new chapter in China-Indonesia technological and cultural exchanges.

▲ Chairman Xu Kaihua delivered a speech at the welcome dinner for the China study tour of GEM’s Indonesian young backbone members

At the dinner on June 23, Chairman Xu Kaihua first warmly welcomed all the young Indonesian backbone members of GEM to China for study. He pointed out that coming here is like coming back to the global family of GEM!

▲ GEM’s young Indonesian backbone visited the “Urban Mine” museum in Jingmen Industrial Park during the study tour in China

Chairman Xu Kaihua introduced that over two decades ago, GEM started from Jingmen and has since expanded to Indonesia. To understand the DNA of GEM’s development, one must visit this place. He stated that GEM is a green circular enterprise dedicated to turning waste into treasure and an international company that continuously innovates and leads trends in the metal materials sector. By visiting GEM’s “Urban Mine” Museum, the Chinese National WEEE Recycling Engineering Research Center, and the Key Laboratory of National Energy Metal Resources and New Materials, visitors can learn about GEM’s green charm of turning waste into products, witness GEM’s world-class innovation in new materials and nickel resources, and feel GEM’s enthusiasm for building its laboratories in Bandung and factories on Big K Island, fostering friendships with Indonesia. Chairman Xu Kaihua emphasized that the most important thing is that “we are one big family, like brothers and sisters. Your trip to China is like returning to the global GEM family!” This statement was met with thunderous applause from the audience!Chairman Xu Kaihua further pointed out that in the future, GEM will organize annual study tours for its Indonesian elite staff to China. In addition to these study tours, opportunities will be provided for them to participate in the “Indonesia Government -GEM-Central South University” joint master’s and doctoral programs, which are led by GEM’s investment. This initiative aims to enhance their professional skills and deepen their understanding of Chinese culture, thereby fostering cultural integration and strengthening China-Indonesia friendship and cooperation.

▲ Ms. Wang Min, Joint Ultimate Controller and Board Director of GEM, delivered a speech at the welcome dinner for the China study tour of GEM’s Indonesian youth backbone members

Ms. Wang Min, Joint Ultimate Controller and Board Director of GEM, warmly welcomed all the young Indonesian backbone members to visit GEM and its industrial parks, and encouraged them to share their study tour experiences with other Indonesian colleagues after returning home. Finally, Chairman Xu Kaihua and Director Wang Min wished all the students a smooth journey and a pleasant trip!

▲ GEM’s young Indonesian backbone visited the “Urban Mine” museum in Jingmen Industrial Park during the study tour to China

The study tour, which began on June 21,2025, and will continue until July 4, spans a total of 14 days. During this period, participants will travel to several key cities in China, including Jingmen and Wuhan in Hubei, Wuxi and Taixing in Jiangsu, as well as Shanghai and Shenzhen, covering the highly developed Yangtze River Delta and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The tour includes on-site visits to the core industrial parks of GEM, where participants will engage in experience sharing and hands-on activities, gaining a close-up look at the cutting-edge technologies in the global new energy sector. Participants will gain deep insights into the development trends of the global new energy industry, experience Chinese culture firsthand, and learn from GEM’s expertise in green and sustainable development, accumulating valuable knowledge for personal growth and corporate development. Additionally, this study tour will further promote cultural integration between Chinese and Indonesian employees, providing a strong impetus for the cultivation of international talent at GEM and the company’s sustainable development.GEM’s Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Lu Xijin, Director, Senior Deputy General Manager and Secretary of the Board of Directors Pan Hua, Senior Deputy General Manager and Director of Overseas Markets Jiang Miao, Deputy General Manager and Director of Strategic Procurement Control and Scheduling Center Song Wei, among others, attended the welcome dinner.