China-Indonesia friendship story sharing event held in Jakarta

On April 28, the "Win-Win Journey of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway" China-Indonesia Friendship Story Sharing Event was held at the CRRC Eco-Connect Center (Indonesia) at Halim Station in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event was attended by Chang Bo, president of China International Communications Group (CICG); Wang Siping, counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia; Arif Anwar, director of railway traffic and transportation at the Directorate General of Railways of Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation; and Dwiyana Slamet Riyadi, president director of PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC). Djauhari Oratmangun, Indonesian ambassador to China, delivered remarks via video link. Guests from think tanks, enterprises, media organizations, associations, and other sectors of both countries gathered to share stories of China-Indonesia friendship and discuss future cooperation.

Chang Bo, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), delivers remarks at the "Win-Win Journey of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway" China-Indonesia Friendship Story Sharing Event in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 28, 2026. [Photo/CICG]

In his remarks, Chang said the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway is a flagship Belt and Road cooperation project between China and Indonesia. He described the railway as a hallmark of high-quality cooperation between the two countries. Since it began operations more than two years ago, the railway has carried more than 15 million passengers, becoming an important travel option for Indonesian people and a vivid example of mutually beneficial cooperation and people-to-people connectivity between China and Indonesia. Chang noted that the railway is not only a result of technology empowering development, but also a reflection of mutual learning between Chinese and Indonesian civilizations. He called for deeper bilateral exchanges and cooperation through a people-centered approach, stronger technical collaboration, and greater mutual learning between civilizations. This will help build broader public support for practical cooperation and strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries, Chang said.

Djauhari Oratmangun, Indonesian ambassador to China, delivers remarks via video link at the "Win-Win Journey of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway" China-Indonesia Friendship Story Sharing Event in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 28, 2026. [Photo/CICG]

Oratmangun said the friendship story sharing event provided a meaningful platform. The accounts of those who experienced the project firsthand, he said, help strengthen emotional ties between the two peoples and offer a more human-centered understanding of bilateral cooperation and friendship. Behind every development figure are real people whose daily lives have been changed for the better, he noted. In the case of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, that change can be seen in shorter travel times for local communities, stronger regional economic growth, and greater international confidence in Indonesia's development, the ambassador said.

Wang Siping, counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia, delivers remarks at the "Win-Win Journey of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway" China-Indonesia Friendship Story Sharing Event in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 28, 2026. [Photo/CICG]

Wang said that as the Belt and Road Initiative and Indonesia's Global Maritime Fulcrum vision have become increasingly connected, China has remained Indonesia's largest trading partner for many consecutive years, with fruitful practical cooperation across various fields. The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, he said, is a landmark achievement of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. The railway connects cities and regions, while also bringing together Chinese and Indonesian builders and operators to work side by side, learn from each other, and create a living window for cultural exchange between the two countries.

Arif Anwar, director of railway traffic and transportation at the Directorate General of Railways of Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation, delivers remarks at the "Win-Win Journey of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway" China-Indonesia Friendship Story Sharing Event in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 28, 2026. [Photo/CICG]

Anwar said the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway fully demonstrates that international cooperation based on mutual trust and respect can produce extraordinary achievements. The railway marks an important step forward for Indonesia's modern transportation system toward greater connectivity and efficiency. Its operation symbolizes a win-win partnership and has brought concrete benefits to both countries, he said.

Dwiyana Slamet Riyadi, president director of PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC), delivers remarks at the "Win-Win Journey of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway" China-Indonesia Friendship Story Sharing Event in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 28, 2026. [Photo/CICG]

Riyadi said the railway is an important symbol of transportation modernization in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, as well as a true reflection of the strong partnership between Indonesia and China. The construction and operation of the railway have had wide-ranging impacts, including promoting environmental protection, driving economic growth, accelerating regional development, and supporting the rise of new tourist destinations along the Jakarta-Bandung route. He expressed the hope that the stories and experiences behind the railway could be shared more widely, while further strengthening future cooperation.

Guest speakers share stories at the "Win-Win Journey of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway" China-Indonesia Friendship Story Sharing Event in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 28, 2026. [Photo/CICG]

The event featured 11 speakers who shared firsthand stories about the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway from five perspectives: technical standards, ecological and environmental protection, industrial economy, people-to-people connectivity, and capacity building.

Indonesian students look at a display of high-speed railway train models at the venue of the "Win-Win Journey of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway" China-Indonesia Friendship Story Sharing Event in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 28, 2026. [Photo/CICG]

The venue also featured a high-speed railway train model exhibition area, a multimedia VR interactive experience zone, naked-eye 3D displays, as well as themed painting and photography exhibitions.

The event was held under the guidance of CICG, the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia, and the Indonesian Embassy in China, and hosted by the China International Publishing Center under CICG.