During the first six months of 2016, contracted outbound investment from Xiamen totaled $3.36 billion, rising 201 percent from the same period last year.
Investment in countries along the Maritime Silk Road grew 540 percent to reach $850 million during the six-month period, accounting for 25.3 percent of that total.
Outbound investment made through mergers and acquisitions grew 250 percent to reach $1.74 billion during the period and accounted for 51.7 percent of the total contracted outbound investment.
China has launched a new pilot program to allow eligible enterprises greater access to overseas financing in support of green and low-carbon transformation projects, the country's foreign exchange regulator said on Aug 21.
To further streamline the experience, China is expanding tax refund stores, broadening the range of refundable goods, and refining refund procedures, ensuring an efficient and seamless shopping experience for global visitors.
