November 20, 2025, Nantong, Jiangsu — The 2025 Global Optical F and Optical Cable Conference, themed "Leading the World with Fiber; Shaping the Future with Digital," opened grandly today at the Nantong International Convention Center This year's conference is not only an annual event for China's optical fiber and optical cable industry, but also a global industry dialogue with profound international influence. Over 70 guests from more than 30 countries gathered to discuss the development strategy of global digital infrastructure. At the opening ceremony of the conference, the lineup of international guests was-catching. Mr. Berlianto Situngkir, the Consul General of the Consulate of Shanghai in Indonesia, Mr. Cahyo Purnomo, Director of Investment Promotion for East Asia, South Asia, Middle East, and Africa of the Indonesian Investment Ministry, Mr. Rahmad Widjaja Sakti, the Deputy Secretary General the China Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Gerson Rittmann, the Chief Strategic Advisor of Fixed Network of the Government of Goias State in Brazil and Mr. Daniel Wagner, the Technical Manager of Telefonica in Spain, among other representatives from the international political and business circles, all attended the event, highlighting the global of the conference.
Deepening regional cooperation to build a digital silk road A particularly noteworthy aspect of this year's summit is the deep engagement of the Indonesian delegation Marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia, the delegation comprises several high-profile guests, including the Consulate General of Indonesia in Shanghai, Mr Berlianto Situngkir (Han Bopan), the Director of Investment Promotion for East Asia, South Asia, Middle East, and Africa at the Indonesian Investment, Mr. Cahyo Purnomo, and the Deputy Secretary-General of the China Committee at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Rahmad Widjajati (Xie Mingchun).
During the special segment of the conference commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia, a symbolic gift exchange was held between the two sides. Mr. Berlianto Situngkir, Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Shanghai, represented Indonesia and presented a set of exquisite with traditional Indonesian cultural characteristics to the APC Conference, symbolizing the depth and warmth of bilateral cooperation in the field of digital economy. Mr. Mao Qian, Chairman of APC, reciprocated with a special gift symbolizing the connection of fiber-optic communication, which embodies the good wishes for the connectivity of digital infrastructure between the two countries The moment filled with historical significance was witnessed by Mr. Cahyo Purnomo, Director of Investment Promotion for East Asia, South Asia, Middle East, and Africa the Indonesian Investment Ministry; Mr. Rahmad Widjaja Sakti, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Mr. Xue, Chairman of Zhongtian Technology Group; and Mr. Gao Feng, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the APC. Mr. Berlianto Situngir, Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Shanghai, stated at the ceremony: "This commemorative gift exchange not only witnesses the profound friendship between the two countries over the 75 years but also symbolizes our continued joint efforts in the era of the digital economy. Indonesia is committed to building a Southeast Asian digital hub and looks forward to deeper cooperation Chinese partners in the field of digital infrastructure, including 5G networks, data centers, and submarine optical cables."
Mr. Cahyo Purnomo, Director of the Investment Ministry of Indonesia, added: "Indonesia, with its population of270 million, is one of the largest digital economies in Southeast Asia. We are actively promoting the 'Digital Indonesia 2025' strategy, which provides a broad space for Chinese fiber optic cable companies. We look forward to attracting more high-quality Chinese enterprises to participate in the construction of Indonesia's digital economy through the APC platform" Sharing global wisdom and promoting technological exchanges The international dialogue of this conference is not limited to the policy level, but also delves into the entire industry chain technology research and development and market application. Mr. Gerson Rittmann from Brazil shared the experience of Latin American fiber network construction, and Mr. Daniel Wagner from Telefon Spain introduced the latest progress of Europe in the construction of fiber to the home (FTTx) networks. These international experiences shared provide valuable references for Chinese enterprises to "go out. In addition to the Indonesian delegation, this conference also gathered international guests such as Mr. Gerson Rittmann, Chief Fixed Network Strategy Advisor of the Government of Goias State Brazil, and Mr. Daniel Wagner, Technical Director of Telefonica Spain, who shared valuable experience in the digital infrastructure construction of their respective regions.
This year's event, characterized by its remarkable international reach and extensive global participation, has successfully established a high-level global industry platform. Industry leaders, technology experts, and policymakers from all five continents engaged in in-depth discussions on technical standards, market opportunities, and industry synergy, fully demonstrating the role of the optical fiber and cable industry as the cornerstone of the global digital economy. By facilitating cross-regional and cross-cultural exchange of ideas and sharing of experiences, event not only reinforced the connectivity of the global industrial chain but also forged a collective industry consensus to jointly address future challenges. This marks a significant step towards a more open, collaborative, inclusive global optical fiber and cable industry, laying a solid foundation for the construction of a digital infrastructure that benefits the entire world. "The international participation in this year' event has reached a new high, reflecting the urgent expectation of the global industry to strengthen international cooperation. We will continue to play our role as a bridge and promote the establishment of a open and collaborative global industry ecosystem," said Mao Qian, Chairman of the APC. The three-day event will feature multiple international specialized forums, during which from operators in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and other regions will engage in in-depth docking with global industrial chain enterprises. This all-round international not only helps Chinese enterprises seize global market opportunities but also provides a window for international partners to gain an in-depth understanding of China's innovation, which will undoubtedly inject new imus into the construction of a more open and collaborative global optical fiber and cable industry ecosystem.
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