The first ministerial meeting of the China-Indonesia Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialog opened in Beijing on Monday.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun chaired the high-level meeting and exchanged views with their Indonesian counterparts, Foreign Minister Sugiono and Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin.
The meeting, the first such "2 plus 2" ministerial dialog, convened as the two countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties this year. Topping the agenda are bilateral ties, political security, defense cooperation, and international regional cooperation.
Wang said China and Indonesia should oppose any form of unilateralism and trade protectionism, adding that China will work together with Indonesia to maintain stability and smoothness of industrial and supply chains.
During the meeting, the two countries also agreed on safeguarding peace and stability in the South China Sea.
China-Indonesia foreign-defense ministerial dialog holds first meeting
China-Indonesia foreign-defense ministerial dialog holds first meeting
China-Indonesia foreign-defense ministerial dialog holds first meeting
China-Indonesia foreign-defense ministerial dialog holds first meeting
The sixth edition of Shanghai's iconic "5·5 Shopping Festival" kicked off on Thursday, alongside the 2025 International Consumption Season, in a renewed push to boost domestic demand and revitalize consumer spending.
Co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce, China Media Group (CMG), and the Shanghai Municipal Government, the event promises a vibrant mix of promotional campaigns, themed events, and immersive retail experiences across the city's commercial districts.
Centering on the theme "Quality Consumption, Demand Creation," the festival targets four key consumer sectors: services, big-ticket purchases, inbound spending, and emerging consumption trends. It also highlights new economic frontiers such as the debut economy, the silver economy, the nighttime economy, and the ticket-based economy—aimed at unlocking consumer potential and enhancing Shanghai's commercial vitality through new product launches, senior-friendly services, dynamic nightlife, and spending on cultural activities.
The festival launch ceremony also included the Fourth International Consumption Center City Forum. In a video address, Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Acting Director General of Dubai Municipality, expressed hopes for deeper cooperation between Shanghai and Dubai as the two metropolises mark the 25th anniversary of their sister-city relationship. He emphasized their shared vision for urban development and prosperity.
Another highlight of the festival was the debut of the "CMG Select: Shanghai Pavilion." Combining celebrity hosts, culture, art, and premium brands, the pavilion leverages CMG's influential media platform to energize consumer activity and support Shanghai's drive to become a world-class consumption center.
The shopping festival will run through the end of June, with over 1,000 companies and thousands of brands set to launch more than 1,000 special events.
The 2025 International Consumption Season is a flagship event under the "Shop in China" campaign. Jointly launched by the Ministry of Commerce and five other government departments, the initiative will mobilize regions across the country to spotlight premium international and domestic goods. It will feature product debuts, first launches, and consumer-friendly measures to help both domestic shoppers and inbound tourists access high-quality global merchandise and enjoy top-tier services.
Shanghai launches major shopping festival to boost consumer spending
