To enhance communication between media in China and Indonesia, a group of reporters from four major Indonesian media outlets embarked on a five-day thematic tour of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) from October 31st to November 4th, invited by Yangcheng Evening News Group.

On October 31st, the third phase of the 136th Canton Fair opened, and the visiting Indonesian reporters promptly arrived at the Pazhou International Convention and Exhibition Center (Canton Fair)to cover this well-known trade fair in Southeast Asia.

The scale of the canton fair is astonishing

On the morning of October 31st, the Indonesian reporters visited the Canton Fair. Neli, the regional news department head of Indonesia's largest newspaper, Kompas, noted that this was her second visit to China, having previously traveled to Hong Kong. Guangzhou marks her first trip to the Chinese mainland.

Upon entering the exhibition hall, Neli was overwhelmed by the scale of the Canton Fair,"The size of the exhibition and the variety of products are truly impressive. This must be the largest exhibition I've ever attended." She expressed excitement at the opportunity to personally report on the event, which is highly recognized in Indonesia.

The Indonesian reporters first explored the Canton Fair Design Award area. The awards aim to recognize outstanding design value in Chinese export products, showcasing several award-winning items from this year's selection. The latest developments in China's high-end manufacturing left a strong impression on the three reporters.

Innovative tech products such as smart bionic hands, electric bicycles, smart massage chairs, ultra-thin wall-mounted TVs, and AI Go robots captivated reporters. Everyday essentials like dishes, kitchenware, furniture, and luggage, with their practical yet attractive designs, also drew their admiration.

In the Canton Fair Design Award area, Wenda from Indonesia's Sixth News Network was particularly taken with an electric coffee grinder, "I've never used a coffee grinder in Indonesia. This coffee machine has such a convenient design!" Although Indonesia is famous for its coffee exports, she usually brews coffee directly with hot water. She believes that fresh-ground coffee could significantly enhance the coffee experience in Indonesia if such innovations become widespread.

'Made in China' benefits Indonesian consumers

This phase of the Canton Fair, themed "Better Life," featured five major sectors: toys and maternity products, fashion, home textiles, stationery, and health and leisure, across 21 exhibition areas. At a plush toy booth from Jiangsu province, the Indonesian reporters spent considerable time learning about the company and its products, with staff emphasizing that Southeast Asia is a crucial market for them.

Ricky, a reporter from the Indonesian online media outlet "Coil Web", remarked that he had never attended such a large-scale exhibition before. The vast array of goods at the Canton Fair broadened his horizons. "Two products left a lasting impression on me. The first is a smart bionic hand designed for people with disabilities; the second is a material used for the exterior walls of buildings that can reduce emissions by 90%, which is excellent for environmental protection. I interviewed a representative from an exhibiting company, who was very optimistic about the product's prospects in the global market. I think Indonesian businessmen could learn from this attitude. In Indonesia, some still believe that products from Chinese products are of low quality, but witnessing the high quality of these Chinese products here, alongside their competitive pricing, has changed my perspective," Ricky said.

Both Neli and Wenda noted that many Chinese-made products, such as automobiles, electronics, and clothing, are prevalent in the Indonesian market, covering various aspects of daily life.

The Canton Fair brings together exhibitors and buyers from around the world. At the event, the Indonesian reporters met buyers from their "hometown" who had come to procure medical equipment. Neli remarked, "The Canton Fair not only promotes high-quality Chinese products to the world but also facilitates the entry of numerous 'Made in China' items into Indonesia, benefiting the Indonesian people."

In the coming days, Indonesian mainstream media reporters will visit high-tech companies such as BYD, GAC Aion, EHang, Intellifusion, Pony.ai, and the Phase IV of Nansha Port, a fully automated terminal, as well as landmarks like Canton Tower and the Greater Bay Area Art Center, to fully experience the charm of this innovative and vibrant Bay Area.

印尼主流媒体记者湾区行：“这是我参加过的最大展会！”

为增进中国和印度尼西亚媒体间交流，受羊城晚报报业集团之邀，来自印尼的四家主流媒体记者于10月31日至11月4日开展为期5天的湾区行主题采访活动。

10月31日，第136届广交会三期开幕，来访的印尼记者第一时间抵达琶洲广交会展馆，采访这个在东南亚知名度超高的交易会。

广交会规模之大令人震撼

10月31日一早，印尼记者一行就来到广交会采访。尼莉（Neli）是印尼发行量最大的报纸《罗盘报》的区域新闻部负责人，这是她第二次来中国，此前曾到访香港。广州是她首个到访的中国内地城市。

刚一抵达广交会展馆，尼莉就被广交会的规模震撼到：“展会的规模和产品的种类都非常惊人，这应该是我参加过的最大型展会。”尼莉说，广交会在印尼知名度非常高，十分高兴能亲身采访广交会。

印尼记者一行首先来到广交会设计创新奖展区。广交会设计创新奖旨在评选具有突出设计价值的中国出口的产品，该展区陈列了多个本届评选的获奖产品，中国高端制造业最新发展让三位记者眼前一亮。

智能仿生手、电助力自行车、智能按摩椅、超薄壁画电视、AI围棋机器人等科技产品让记者们目不暇接。而日常生活里不可缺少的碗碟、厨具、家具、箱包等，也凭借实用美观的创新设计让他们爱不释手。

在广交会设计创新奖展区，印尼“第六新闻报道网”记者温达（Wenda）被一款电动咖啡研磨机深深吸引，“在印尼，我还从没用过咖啡研磨机，这款咖啡机的设计真的很便捷！”她感慨道。印尼虽以咖啡出口闻名，但她平时都是用热水直接冲泡咖啡粉。鲜磨的咖啡粉泡出来的咖啡更浓郁，她认为这样的创新设计如果能在印尼普及，将大大改善人们的咖啡体验。

“中国制造”正在造福印尼消费者

本届广交会第三期以“美好生活”为主题，展览题材包括玩具及孕婴童、时尚、家用纺织品、文具、健康休闲5个专业板块共21个展区。在一家来自江苏的毛绒玩具企业的展位，印尼记者停留了很久，工作人员向他们介绍了企业和产品的情况，该工作人员表示，东南亚是该公司重要的产业基地和市场。

印尼网络媒体“线圈网”的记者里奇（Ricky）表示，在此之前，他从未参加过如此大规模的展会。广交会上琳琅满目的商品让他大开眼界。“两款产品让我印象深刻，第一款是为残障人士设计的智能仿生手；第二款产品是一种用于建筑物外墙的材料，这种能够减少90%的排放，对环境保护很好。我采访了一位参展企业的代表，他对产品在全球市场的前景充满信心。我觉得印尼的商人也需要学习这种心态。在印尼，有一部分人还认为中国产品质量不高，但在这里亲眼看到了中国产品的高质量，同时价格还极具竞争力。”里奇说。

尼莉和温达都提到，在印尼市场上有许多中国制造的产品，像汽车、电子产品、服装等，涵盖生活的各个方面。

广交会汇聚了来自全世界的参展商、采购商。在现场，印尼记者遇见了来自“老家”的采购商，通过交谈他们得知，这些印尼客商专程前来采购医疗器械。尼莉感叹说：“广交会不仅推动了中国高质量产品走向世界，也让诸多‘中国制造’走进印尼，造福印尼。”

接下来几天，印尼主流媒体记者还将探访比亚迪、广汽埃安、亿航智能、云天励飞、小马智行、南沙港四期全自动码头等广深高科技企业，走访广州塔、大湾区文化艺术中心等湾区地标建筑，全方位领略创新湾区、活力湾区的魅力。

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