Li Xiaoping was elected as the director of Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Xiamen Municipal Government (XMFOCA) on Feb 4 at the 32nd plenary session of the Standing Committee of the 14th Xiamen Municipal People’s Congress.
China announced and implemented on May 15 a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.
China and Georgia are set to waive visa requirements for travelers starting May 28.