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From spice routes to QR codes: Indonesia Fair 2026 blends cultural heritage and digital future_我的网站

一 |     The cost of health coverage through work jumped this year, in part because of inflation, according to a survey of U.S. employers.Premiums for both family and single plans climbed 7% after barely rising in 2022, according to a report Wednesday by KFF, a nonprofit that researches health care issues.Later this fall, companies begin their annual coverage enrollment window for 2024, and health care experts say another price hike could be coming.“It’s hard to imagine that there won’t be another year of health care cost increases, at least at the level we’re seeing right now,” said Paul Fronstin, director of health benefits research for the Employee Benefit Research Institute.Employer-sponsored health insurance is the most common form of coverage in the United States. KFF says almost 153 million Americans have it. Companies generally pay most of the premium — 70% or more in many cases.That can soften the impact of price hikes on employees. Coverage costs also are taken out of paychecks before taxes, which helps mitigate the financial pinch workers may feel, noted Fronstin, who was not involved in the KFF study.KFF noted that premiums climbed roughly with wages and inflation. The wider economy has felt those two pressures for more than a year, and now they are starting to affect health care costs, said Gary Claxton, a senior vice president with KFF. He noted that there can be a delay because health care contracts can keep costs stable after prices start rising in other parts of the economy.Fronstin said health care provider consolidation also can drive up care costs, which ultimately affects premiums. He also thinks the U.S. health care system — with its limited capacity to treat people — is still catching up on providing care that was delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic.“There’s only so much room for catch up,” he said. “I don’t believe colonoscopy centers are running 24/7 to catch up.”___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.。    

    Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun (2nd from left) and delegates launch the second phase of SnackVideo's V Start program at the fair in Beijing on August 15, 2026. Photo: Dong Feng/GTA Beijing visitor picked up a plate of rendang and a set of satay, learning about Indonesian spices, then paid the vendor by scanning a QR code. This is one of the typical user scenarios at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in China as it hosted Indonesia Fair the third year in a row in Beijing on August 15. 
Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun passionately welcomed all guests, inviting them to "taste Indonesia, hear Indonesia and dance to Indonesia."
"Indonesia is blessed with extraordinary cultural diversity. At this year's Indonesia Fair, we are showcasing the cultural diversity of Eastern Indonesia, from Bali and Maluku to Papua," said Oratmangun as he opened the event.
Ambassador Oratmangun also highlighted the spirit of togetherness at this year's Indonesia Fair. "Today, we celebrate togetherness amid diversity. I hope our friends in China, particularly in Beijing, can enjoy the richness of Indonesian culture, music and products," he added.
The diplomat also highlighted bilateral economic ties. Since 2015, China and Indonesia bilateral trade has increased three times. "Chinese investment has grown 12 times. Last year [2025] alone, bilateral trade reached around $167 billion," he said. 
Indonesia recorded a surge in Chinese visitors last year, with arrivals climbing to 1.34 million throughout 2025, the highest level in the past six years, Xinhua cited data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
At the opening ceremony, Indonesian popular songs were played, creating a festive atmosphere for the fair. 
Visitors at the fair told the Global Times that Indonesian food carries stories of history, migration and exchanges. 
Indonesia-China cross-border QR payment cooperation has been promoted as a way to make transactions easier for travelers from both countries.
The opening ceremony also featured the announcement of the winners of Bank Indonesia's social media video campaign promoting the use of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) in China. QRIS can now be used in China following its launch in June. 
"I find the mobile payment at the booths are convenient and handy," a diner surnamed Wang told the Global Times. 
The event also featured the launch of a book on Bali by Chinese author Yen Lu, as well as the launch of the second phase of SnackVideo's V Start program, which includes capacity-building initiatives for content creators from villages across Indonesia. 
This year's Indonesia Fair featured a bazaar with around 30 booths offering Indonesian handicrafts, batik, food and beverages that have entered the Chinese market, ranging from coconut water and edible bird's nests to durian. The whole-day event hosted about 6,000 visitors.
The fair showed that diplomacy is no longer limited to conference rooms - it can happen around a dining table, and now even through a QR code.
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