A Fruitful Exchange: Committee Zhang Wenguang Meets Kanjeng Pangeran Adipati (Grand Prince) William Marie Chong Adinagoro



In a warm and cordial meeting, Committee Zhang Wenguang extended a gracious welcome on behalf of the municipal government. He proudly introduced Meizhou as the 'hometown of culture,' 'hometown of overseas Chinese,' 'hometown of football,' and the starting point of The Belt and Road. He noted the substantial community of Meixian compatriots in Indonesia and expressed genuine pleasure at the delegation's arrival.

Zhang emphasized Meizhou's standing as a prime destination for investment, highlighting its vast market potential and abundant tourism resources. He also mentioned the introduction of Indonesian language courses at Meixian Foreign Language School, fostering educational and cultural ties. Zhang envisioned substantial progress in education, commerce, tourism, and more through enhanced communication and collaboration.

Kanjeng Pangeran Adipati (Grand Prince) William Marie Chong Adinagoro, in response, articulated the primary purpose of their visit: to gain insights into Meizhou's economic and tourism development, ultimately seeking opportunities for exchange and cooperation. Upon their arrival, the delegation visited Meixian Foreign Language School and Fairview International Furnishing City.

Grand Prince William expressed his admiration for Meizhou's cultural ambiance and investment environment, lauding the city's rich heritage. He conveyed his honor at visiting Meizhou, renowned as the 'hometown of culture,' and aspired for strengthened collaboration between China and Indonesia. Grand Prince William highlighted Mataram's own cultural wealth, land resources, and strategic location, envisioning future partnerships in culture, tourism, commerce, health, and more.

During their time in Meizhou, the delegation furthered their understanding of Meizhou's culture, tourism, and business resources through visits to Meixian Yannanfei tea field, Dapu Guanyin Mountain, and Xingning Xihe Bay. This fruitful exchange promises to pave the way for deeper cooperation between the two regions.

During the meeting, Kanjeng Pangeran Adipati (Grand Prince) William Marie Chong Adinagoro said that the main purpose of their trip is to understand the economic and tourism development in Meizhou, seeking exchanges and cooperation between the two sides. After arriving in Meizhou, the delegation visited Meixian foreign language school and Fairview international Furnishing City.

His first impression of Meizhou was very good, and he really appreciated the cultural atmosphere and the investment environment of Meizhou. He said it was a great honour to come to Meizhou, which was known as the “hometown of culture”. He hoped this visit could strengthen exchanges and cooperation between China and Indonesia. Mataram also had a rich culture, land resources, and a convenient route. He hoped the two sides could strengthen exchanges and cooperation in culture, tourism, commerce, health, and other aspects in the future.

During the period in Meizhou, the delegation also visited the Meixian Yannanfei tea field, Dapu Guanyin Mountain, and Xingning Xihe Bay to understand the Meizhou culture, tourism and business resources etc.