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China and Indonesia set up mutual culture centers

Updated: 2015-06-02 09:54:42

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China and Indonesia are to set up mutual culture centers.[File Photo]

Chinese vice Premier Liu Yandong and Indonesian Minister of Human Development and Culture Puan Maharani have witnessed the signing of a deal to establish cultural centers in each other’s country on May 27.

The document was signed by vice Chinese Minister of Culture Ding Wei and the Indonesian General Director of Culture in the Department of Education and Culture.

The move will create a new platform for deepening mutual understanding and cooperation between the two countries.

Liu also co-hosted the first meeting of the China-Indonesia people-to-people exchange mechanism with Puan.

The Chinese Ministry of Culture has speeded up the establishment of cultural centers overseas. So far, there are 20 in the world with plans to build 50 more by 2020. The centers boost people's understanding of China through events and activities including training programs, art performances, exhibitions, seminars and forums.

 

 

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