Bandung, host city of Asia-African Conference in 1955
Updated: 2015-04-24 10:37
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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;