As of Dec 17, Xiamen ports have handled over 5.8 million inbound and outbound passengers this year, surpassing last year's total, with foreign travelers exceeding 1.05 million, with a 20 percent increase.
The 2025 China-BRICS Science and Innovation Incubation Park for the New Era Collaboration and Exchange Event was held in Xiamen from Dec 15 to 17. Representatives of 25 Chinese and international institutions across 11 countries attended.
The former "Kulangsu Gallery of Foreign Artefacts from the Palace Museum Collection" was officially renamed the "Gulangyu Gallery of Artefacts from the Palace Museum Collection" on Dec 6 in Xiamen.
The Xiamen-Clark all-cargo freighter departed from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport on Dec 4, transporting nearly 18 metric tons of cross-border e-commerce cargo to the Philippines, who involved in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Dec 1, allowing Chinese nationals to enter Russia visa-free for tourism or business purposes for a period not exceeding 30 days, based on the principle of reciprocity.
The National Immigration Administration's online arrival card system for international travelers took effect on Nov 20, when Xiamen Port greeted the first group of foreign travelers utilizing the system.
A delegation of six members, led by Elisa da Silva, director-general of ASEAN Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, visited Xiamen from Dec 9 to 11.
