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Tayan Kasih bridge, Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Govt Opens China-Built Bridge in Indonesia

Mar 25, 2016 10:47 AM EDT

Indonesians witnessed the opening of the Tayan Kasih Bridge, built by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) on March 22, 2016. Stretching over 1.4 kilometers, the mammoth structure constitutes Kalimantan's longest bridge and the second-longest in Indonesia after the Suramadu Bridge in Surabaya, East Java.

Volcanic Eruption Closes Indonesian Airports, Strands Thousands

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 04, 2015 03:28 PM EST

Indonesia has closed three airports, including the main airport in Bali, after Mount Rinjani erupted in volcanic activity, cancelling nearly 700 flights and stranding some 6,000 travelers.