China-Indonesia foreign-defense ministerial dialog holds first meeting

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

A special movie-themed flight campaign lifted off with Xiamen Airlines on Tuesday, blending film culture with tourism promotion to deliver a unique in-flight experience for passengers ahead of China's upcoming May Day holiday.

The campaign took off aboard a plane operated by Xiamen Airlines, which are based in east China's Fujian Province, bringing the magic of the big screen to the small screens on passengers' seats.

The aircraft's cabin has been adorned with film-themed posters and exclusive decorations, with brochures introducing the featured film content placed in seat pockets.

During the flight, the crew also hosted an interactive question-and-answer session, where they promoted some of the top films scheduled for release during the five-day May Day holiday which begins on Friday.

They also shared insights into the featured films, including the cultural and tourism resources of their shooting locations, giving passengers inside cinematic info and essential travel tips during their trip.

The immersive themed experience resonated well with passengers on the flight, who say they are now eager to check out some of the latest film releases.

"There are eight films recommended here, and I'm going to watch them when I get back. I'm keen to see Cold War 1994, because I'm a big fan of Aaron Kwok and the other cast members. I have been following the film all along," said Wang Jianghai, a passenger on the flight, as he expressed his interest in the upcoming crime thriller set in Hong Kong.

The flight attendants involved say they enjoyed having their role extend beyond the standard service duties during this particular plane ride, as they led passengers on this cinematic voyage.

"Today, we are more than just flight attendants. We are more like guides for this movie-themed journey. At 10,000 meters in the air, we get to plant a seed in our passengers' hearts that will make them want to take a trip or go watch that film. We want this to be the start of a beautiful memory for them," said Zhu Yanyan, the flight's chief attendant.

The launch of the themed flight comes as China braces for a surge in travel and cultural consumption during the May Day holiday. By integrating cinematic content with air travel scenarios, the campaign seeks to build a seamless link between the film and cultural tourism sectors, unlocking new growth momentum for both industries.

Movie-themed flight takes off in Fujian, integrating film culture with tourism