Bandung, host city of Asia-African Conference in 1955

Updated: 2015-04-24 10:37

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Bandung, host city of Asia-African Conference in 1955

Taxi drivers wait for clients in Bandung, Indonesia, April 23, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]

During the 1945-1949 independence struggle against the Dutch rule, Bandung was one of the heaviest battle places.

Since Indonesia gained independence in 1945, the city has seen rapid development and urbanization, with a growing number of travelers.

The first Asian-African Conference, or the Bandung Conference, was held here on April 18-24, 1955, with the attendance of leaders from 29 countries.

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Schedule

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Pakistan and attend the Asian-African Summit and activities commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference in Indonesia from April 20 to 24.

April 22
Attend the opening ceremony of the Asian-African Summit;
Meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo;

April 23
Bilateral meetings;
Attend the closing ceremony of the Asian-African Summit;

April 24
Historical walk from Savoy Homann Hotel to Gedung Merdeka;
Attend activities commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference;

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