China–Indonesia relations the 4th largest population in the world. Both nations are the members of APEC and G-20 major economies. According to a 2014 BBC World Service Poll, the opinion of China among Indonesians remains strongly positive and stable, with 52% of positive view compared to 28% expressing a negative view. The relations between imperial China and ancient Indonesia commenced during the 7th century, possibly earlier. Indonesia was part of the maritime Silk Road connecting China with India and the Arab world. Numerous Chinese ceramics were discovered throughout Indonesia, suggesting ancient trade links between both countries. The National Museum of Indonesia has
Indonesia and the World Bank Indonesia and the World Bank The World Bank Group 's involvement in Indonesia has developed over the past sixty years to become one of the Group's most significant operations, including lending, knowledge services, and implementation support. Since 2004, World Bank assistance has evolved into a more collaborative system of support for a policy agenda with significant domestic control and guidance, better conforming with Indonesia's middle-income country classification. As of March 2017, the Bank's lending portfolio comprised 31 ongoing projects, totaling $7 billion in investment value. These engagements consisted of community empowerment projects, government administration reforms, energy production, and infrastructure development.