are Indonesians have to apply Chinese visa before apply VOA?? please help to answer.. thank you

Meilany, maybe it means if you have been to PRC before, it may be easier for you to apply for VOA. I don’t think it is necessary that you have got entry permit before when applying for VOA.

Hi Meilany, i tried before on 6th of Sept at the border in Lohu. For Indonesia passport are not available for VOA due to the new regulation from China immigration, which I've been told to going back to hongkong and apply for Visa. The officer didn't mentioned about refusing my VOA because I haven't got any China Visa before.

This is the small note about Hongkong Ministery of Foreign Affairs I got from China immigration officer. Address 7th Flr Lower Block, 26th Harbour Rd, Wanchai, HK. Tel (852)34132424 (mon-fri, 9.00-12.00 and 14.00-17.00.
I haven't tried to apply there because they need 3-4days for apply China visa and I was short of time for waiting the visa.
Good luck to you.