China opens new office in Medan

China opens new office in Medan

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Chen Shi Qiu has inaugurated a representative office in the North Sumatra capital of Medan.

The establishment of the office is aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and China in the northern parts of the province and improving their mutual understanding.

The inauguration ceremony, held on Saturday at the Polonia Hotel in Medan, was attended by Minister of Manpower Jacob Nuwa Wea, North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin and other local officials.

During the event, Chen also installed board members of the Indonesian-Chinese Friendship Association (PPIC). --JP