
The newly-appointed consul-general of the Hellenic Republic in Guangzhou, Grigorios Tassiopoulos, visited Xiamen, Fujian on April 1.
Grigorios said he’s impressed with beautiful Xiamen. He expressed the hope that Greece and Xiamen will enhance communication in economy and tourism. For example, each could invite the other’s runners for marathons.
Xiamen’s vice-mayor agreed with Grigorios’ suggestions to strengthen cooperation with Greece on navigation, tourism and trade.
On the same day, the Consulate General of the Hellenic Republic in Guangzhou organized activities at the Paragon Center to introduce Greece’s culture, wine and food.

China has extended its 240-hour visa-free transit policy and Hainan's 30-day visa-free entry policy to citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, the National Immigration Administration said on Aug 20.