The Indonesian national daily newspaper publishes a story promoting Hangzhou and the 19th Asian Games. [Photo/hangzhou2022.cn]

Kompas, the national daily newspaper with the largest circulation in Indonesia, published an article on Nov 13 focusing on the amazing urban development of Hangzhou in the "post-G20 era" and the "green, smart, economical and ethical" concept in the preparations for Hangzhou Asian Games.

The article shows that Hangzhou is a newly-rising sci-tech city. In order to prepare for the Asian Games, Hangzhou has applied the digital technology to the construction and operation and use of the Asian Games venues in a multi-dimensional way, making the people feel the scientific & technological miracle and convenience. Among them, the newly-launched English version of "Smart Asian Games Pass" can provide Asian Games knowledge, Asian Games news, and tourism culture information about the cities hosting Hangzhou Asian Games, as well as query about the most concerned events, and considerate guide service such as ticket purchase and transport.

The article also mentions how to implement the economical, green and low-carbon concept in Hangzhou. 4/5 of Asian Games venues are the renovated venues and are successively open to the public after the completion, so that citizens can enjoy the fun of sports. Hangzhou has become a dynamic sports city. The culture and atmosphere of the Asian Games can be seen everywhere.

The article praises the culture of Hangzhou and admires the sports atmosphere, which highlights the theme of "Asian Games for better city" and shows the world the efforts that Hangzhou has made for holding the event, to promote the international influence of Hangzhou.

Another Indonesian media publishes a story about Hangzhou. [Photo/hangzhou2022.cn]