Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Drs H Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, chose to stay at Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing during his recent state visit. George Wee, the hotel General Manager warmly welcomed his Excellency and his wife.

The Vice President's visit marks the beginning of the Indonesian Solo Exhibition held at the China International Exhibition Centre from August 30 until September 3, 2005.

More than 100 government delegations and more than 300 Indonesian exhibitors attended this event. The purpose of this event is to create opportunities for businessmen to establish networks as well as to encourage business investments between Indonesia and China.