This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia. For over half a century, China and Indonesia have always adhered to the principles of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit, working together to promote the continuous development of bilateral relations. From the historical memory of the Bandung Conference in 1955 to today's in-depth docking of the "the Belt and Road" and the "Global Marine Fulcrum" strategies, bilateral cooperation has been extended to a wide range of fields such as politics, trade, people to people and cultural exchanges, and oceans, becoming a model of regional cooperation in the new era. On the evening of September 22nd, the 80th Independence Day reception of the Republic of Indonesia was held grandly in Guangzhou. Yuan Baocheng, Vice Chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Huang Guanglie, Deputy Secretary General of the Guangzhou Municipal People's Government, Djauhari Oratmangun, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to China and Mongolia, Ben Perkasa Drajat, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia to Guangzhou, Daniel T.S. Simanjuntak, Director General of the Economic Development and International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, as well as foreign delegations and friendly individuals from all walks of life gathered together to celebrate the occasion. At the reception (pictured/Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Guangzhou), Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Guangzhou, Bindeka, stated in his speech that this year marks both the 80th anniversary of Indonesia's independence and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia. The two countries have established a solid partnership based on mutual respect and mutually beneficial cooperation. He witnessed firsthand the economic vitality and cultural diversity of Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi, Hainan and other places, and deeply felt the warmth and friendship of the Chinese people. He emphasized that Guangzhou and the southern region are important windows for promoting cooperation between China and Indonesia, and is willing to take this celebration as an opportunity to continue deepening exchanges and cooperation between localities. Bindeka, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Guangzhou (pictured/Xinhua News Agency). Zhou Haoli, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to China and Mongolia, pointed out that Indonesia has always adhered to the values of unity, diversity, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation since its independence, which is highly consistent with China's concept of independence, autonomy, and common development. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 75 years ago, China and Indonesia have continuously expanded cooperation in fields such as politics, economy and trade, oceans, social culture, and security. China is Indonesia's main source of tourists and one of its most important trading partners and investment countries. He stated that in the face of the complex and ever-changing international situation, both sides should promote the "Bandung Spirit" and work together to promote regional peace and development, contributing the wisdom and strength of China and Indonesia to global governance. In his speech, Yuan Baocheng, Vice Chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Political Consultative Conference and Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to China and Mongolia, expressed sincere greetings and congratulations to Ambassador Zhou Haoli, Director General Daniel, Consul General Bindega, and all Indonesian friends working, studying, and living in Guangdong on behalf of all sectors of Guangdong Province. He said that this year coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia and the 80th anniversary of Indonesia's independence. The two countries have always adhered to mutual respect and win-win cooperation, constantly deepened strategic cooperation and development strategy docking, and worked together to promote the "the Belt and Road" and build a community of shared future between China and Indonesia. He pointed out that Guangdong Province has close economic, trade, and cultural exchanges with Indonesia, and has achieved fruitful results. In 2024, the trade volume between the two regions will reach 24.146 billion US dollars, with cooperation covering multiple fields such as infrastructure, agriculture, forestry, and mining. He stressed that Guangdong Province will continue to provide more opportunities for countries including Indonesia, promote the implementation of the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and expand the breadth and depth of cooperation through high-level opening up and the practice of Chinese path to modernization. The atmosphere at the reception hosted by Yuan Baocheng, Vice Chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Political Consultative Conference (pictured by Xinhua News Agency), was warm and friendly. The guests tasted authentic Indonesian traditional cuisine together and enjoyed dance performances with ethnic characteristics. In the beautiful dance moves and cheerful music, the friendly friendship and cooperation vision between China and Indonesia are further highlighted in the guest exchanges. The friendly relationship between China and Indonesia, established over 70 years of joint efforts, has laid a solid foundation for future cooperation between the two countries. As both sides deepen cooperation in traditional fields and explore breakthroughs in emerging areas, this friendship that transcends mountains and seas will continue to release vitality, injecting new momentum into regional stability and development, and setting a vivid example of equality, mutual benefit, and win-win cooperation for the international community. (New Society)