(Jakarta News) Wang Bin, Vice President of Beijing Overseas Friendship Association, Lin Jie, Deputy Secretary-General, Wang Biao, Deputy Director of the Secretariat, Yang Dan, Level 4 Researcher of the Social Work Department of Beijing Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, and Beijing Xicheng Overseas Friendship Association Vice President Jiang Xiaohui visited Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association Club at 4:30 pm on November 11, 2024 (Monday). He was invited by President Zhang Jinxiong, Secretary General Zhou Weiliang, Vice President Lian Jiehao, Chen Xin and other directors. Also present were Yan Peichun, Executive Vice Chairman of the Guidance Committee of the Chinese Education Coordinating Organization in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Yu Wenqiong, Executive Secretary-General of the Chinese Education Coordinating Organization in Jakarta, Indonesia, who gave a warm welcome.
Chairman Zhang Jinxiong said, “It’s great to have friends come from far away.” The Beijing Overseas Alliance is an old friend of ours. We are very happy that Vice Chairman Wang Bin and his delegation are visiting Indonesia this time, and welcome everyone to this Chinese Character Carnival. The tour provides more guidance and hopes that more cultural exchange activities will be held in Indonesia in the future, providing more learning channels for Indonesian teenagers and Chinese enthusiasts and demonstrating the charm of Chinese. "
As the initiator of the "21st Century Maritime Silk Road", Indonesia has always attached great importance to exchanges and cooperation with China. Last year, the bilateral trade volume between the two countries reached 139.4 billion U.S. dollars, and China's direct investment in Indonesia reached 7.4 billion U.S. dollars, making it Indonesia's largest trading partner. , the second largest source of investment. At the same time, people-to-people and cultural exchanges between the two countries have become increasingly close. In 2023, about 790,000 Chinese tourists came to Indonesia to climb volcanoes, visit islands, and taste delicious food. China has become one of the most important source countries for Indonesia’s tourism industry.
Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association has always been committed to promoting economic and trade cooperation and cultural exchanges between the two countries, and providing as much assistance as possible for many Chinese companies to "go overseas" to Indonesia. This time, we have the opportunity to contribute to the "going overseas" of Chinese culture, Chinese education and We are also very excited to do our part in the promotion. Through this Chinese Character Carnival Tour, I believe that our visitors and friends will be able to deeply feel the unique charm of the Chinese language and the profound cultural heritage of Beijing, a thousand-year-old ancient capital.
Zhang Jinxiong pointed out that in the future, we also hope that with the strong support of the Beijing Maritime Association, more of China’s excellent traditional culture will “go overseas” in a more diverse, rich and interesting form, so that more friends can understand China and learn Chinese. ! Finally, I wish President Wang and all members of the delegation a successful and fruitful trip to Indonesia.
Wang Bin, vice president of the Beijing Overseas Friendship Association, pointed out that our visit to Indonesia has three main purposes. First, on August 4, 1992, Jakarta and Beijing established sister cities. Today we are here mainly to visit overseas people. Folks, at the same time, we will further strengthen the relationship between Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association and the Beijing Overseas Friendship Association and strengthen cooperation. Second, in December 2023, Member of the Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee and Chairman of the Beijing Overseas Alliance visited Indonesia for the first time and witnessed the signing ceremony of the Chinese Character Carnival. After a year of careful preparation, and with the joint efforts of everyone, this touring exhibition successfully debuted in Jakarta , achieved amazing results. Third, through this exchange meeting, we will briefly introduce the economic and social development of Beijing. We also welcome everyone to take the time to visit Beijing and do sightseeing.
When introducing the Chinese Character Carnival Tour in Indonesia, Zhou Weiliang, Secretary-General of the Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association, said that this event not only demonstrated the profound heritage of Chinese characters, but also allowed us to appreciate its power in connecting Chinese emotions. As a symbol of Chinese culture, Chinese characters carry the Chinese people’s emotions towards their motherland and also enhance the Indonesian people’s understanding of Chinese culture. We are deeply gratified to see the strong interest in Chinese characters among the younger generation and local friends. This is exactly what cultural exchange is about - through Chinese characters, we build a bridge of understanding and friendship.
Zhou Weiliang said that Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association will continue to support cultural activities, promote cultural exchanges between China and Indonesia, and enhance the friendship between the two peoples. Thank you all for coming, and hope that everyone will continue to support the Chinese Character Carnival Tour and jointly contribute to the friendship between China and Indonesia. After the exchange meeting, leaders from both sides exchanged souvenirs and took photos.
