A landmark project of cooperation between China and Indonesia under the Belt and Road Initiative framework is helping bolster rural living conditions in local communities.

Since its inception in 2013, Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) has harnessed the region's abundant nickel reserves to grow into a large integrated industrial cluster, attracting a total investment of some $35 billion from enterprises in China, Australia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

On Nov 22, the IMIP donated a garbage transport truck and eight waste bins to Labota Village — supporting its waste collection and transport, as well as helping it develop a more efficient solid-waste management system.

Generating nearly 100,000 direct jobs and emerging as a vital pillar in Indonesia's nickel deep-processing and new energy industrial chains, IMIP has taken a landmark step in bolstering its green transformation.

Regent of Morowali Iksan expressed appreciation for the park's contribution on Nov 22, noting that the initiative has strengthened cooperation between the industrial park and neighboring communities.

"We sincerely thank IMIP for supporting our environmental improvements," he said. "This effort not only enhances rural living conditions, but also deepens collaboration between the park and local communities."

In the presence of Regent Iksan, IMIP ESG Office Director Ou Xiangbin and Labota Village Chief Ahmar signed the handover agreement. The village also presented the park with a certificate of appreciation for its contributions to local environmental improvement.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony followed, during which park representatives handed over the vehicle keys, marking the official deployment of the equipment to serve the community.

Ou said the donation aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals on "Sustainable Cities and Communities" and "Responsible Consumption and Production," adding that IMIP has long prioritized rural environmental management, establishing a regular waste collection system and promoting public participation through events such as World Cleanup Day.

The park has also supported innovative environmental initiatives, including Labota Village's "waste bank," which encourages waste sorting through a points-for-recyclables system, as well as the construction of "bottle houses" and related environmental education programs in local schools to enhance resource utilization and awareness.

From regular waste clearing to funding the acquisition of a garbage transport truck, IMIP's continuous support has contributed to the steady improvement of village environments, Ou stressed, adding that IMIP will continue supporting environmental governance and community well-being, working together with residents to build cleaner, more livable, and more harmonious communities.

Representatives from Dexin Steel Indonesia, QMB New Energy Materials, and Huayue Nickel-Cobalt Indonesia also attended the event.