Guandong Expo kicked off

YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Governor Hamengkubuwono X on Thursday kicked off Guandong Expo 2005, an exhibition of industrial products from Guandong province, China.

The exhibition was aimed at introducing Guandong products to Yogyakartans. It was also aimed at strengthening ties between Yogyakarta and Guandong provinces, said Hamengkubuwono.

At least 52 Chinese companies, which joined the expo this year, exhibited various products, ranging from motorcycles, electronic devices and children toys. The expo closes on Dec. 5. -- JP