China, Indonesia to safeguard free trade

Li making first overseas trip since being re-elected in March

China and Indonesia will safeguard free trade and the rule-based multilateral trading system as two major economies, in a bid to promote recovery of the world economy, trade liberalization and investment facilitation, Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday in Jakarta.

The two countries will also work together for regional peace and stability in the South China Sea, while Indonesia is expected to play a constructive role in China's relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Li said as he and Indonesian President Joko Widodo briefed journalists.