"I see that Guangdong is one of the greatest provinces in China in terms of economy, education, trade, and so on," said Amb. Al Busyra Basnur, President of the Indonesia-China Friendship Association. "That's why there are many Indonesian businessmen looking forward to opportunities to develop new cooperation with Guangdong."
That sentiment found its answer on September 22, when the "Guangdong Meets the Asia-Pacific · China Finds 'Guangdong Goods, Global Reach'" event opened in Jakarta, bringing more than 60 Guangdong products to Indonesian shores.
The event was hosted by Nanfang Media Group, co-organized by South and Indonesia-China Friendship Association and supported by IP Guangdong.
The timing reflects deepening ties. Bilateral trade between China and Indonesia exceeded $167 billion in 2025 and topped $100 billion in the first half of 2026 alone. China has remained Indonesia's largest trading partner for 13 consecutive years. This year, as the APEC "China Year," the two comprehensive strategic partners are building on that momentum.
Five categories drew crowds—cutting-edge AI technology, authentic Lingnan flavors, creative cultural merchandise, gaming and digital IP, and Xiangyunsha fashion apparel. Visitors tasted Lingnan's "three teas" and Guangdong's "three candies," assembled lion dance 3D metal puzzles and red-headed boat building blocks, and tried mooncake and lantern making.
The Shenzhen tech corner was a highlight: a Timekettle AI interpreter offered three-language simultaneous translation; a Planck exoskeleton robot weighing under 2 kilograms and equipped with AI gait algorithms provides up to 40 percent walking assistance; and a stringless smart guitar, air drum set, desktop 3D printer and gaming peripherals were all on display.
Indonesian resident Alivia Shofaa was impressed. "The food in China is so delicious, and there is so much culture," she said. Another resident, Gong Xiuqing, was delighted to see mooncakes and Wanglaoji. "We don't need to travel all the way to Guangdong to buy such products," she said. "Every time I go back to Guangzhou, I find it becoming more and more modernized and beautiful."
Wang Siping, Cultural Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia, noted that the two countries are friendly neighbors. "Bilateral relations have continued to maintain a high-level momentum, and local and people-to-people exchanges have become increasingly close," he said.
Liu Qiyu, President of Nanfang Media Group, traced the historical ties. "Ancient sailing ships carried porcelain, tea and Guangdong goods southward, and returned northward with pepper, cloves and stories," he said. "Today, we bring 'Guangdong Good Products' to Jakarta — smart manufacturing showcases the technological charm of a stylish China."
Haris Chandra, Permanent Senior Honorary Chairman of the Indonesia Guangdong Association Federation, added: "Chinese brands have settled in Indonesia and achieved remarkable results. Since the opening of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, local consumers have formed positive recognition of Chinese brands. Guangdong products should seize this momentum, especially tech products."
Reporter: Guo Zedong
Videographers: Guo Hongda, Pan Jiajun
Video editor: Pan Jiajun
Photo: Pan Jiajun
