Xiamen was honored as the "2024 Most Internationally Influential Inbound Tourism City" at the 2025 Weibo Tourism Night Awards Ceremony.
From January to May, Xiamen Airport handled 6,654 round-trip flights to Belt and Road countries, a 21.69-percent year-on-year increase, averaging 333 weekly flights.
Financial capital investment will be a focus of the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) to be held in Xiamen, Fujian province, between Sept 8 and 11.
The visiting cruise ship Regatta made its maiden call at Xiamen International Cruise Terminal on June 1, marking its first visit to the city.
China on June 12 granted Indonesian citizens a visa-free transit stay of up to 10 days, expanding the number of countries eligible for the policy to 55.
China will adopt a visa-free entry policy for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Since its UNESCO inscription eight years ago, Gulangyu Island has been transforming into an international artistic hub, expanding its global connections, and revitalizing its cultural heritage, bringing Chinese culture to the world stage.