Rail project a symbol of 'mutual trust'

Indonesia's high-speed line benefits both countries, says China's envoy

Jakarta and Bandung are vibrant and dynamic Indonesian cities, and strengthening the flow of people and goods between them is crucial, according to Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Lu Kang.

The Indonesian government and its people have long yearned for more efficient transportation infrastructure, Lu said in an exclusive interview with China Daily in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta.

The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway — a landmark project under the Belt and Road Initiative built with Chinese technology — is set to start commercial operation in October. With a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the railway connects Jakarta with the historic city of Bandung in West Java.