Han Jingyi, deputy mayor of Xiamen and director of guest security for the summit, gave a pep talk during the course. Han stressed that everyone involved in the reception shoulders the great responsibility of representing the city and even China to the world.
As the city enters its final phase of preparations for the summit, Han urged everyone involved to feel a sense of urgency. Every aspect of the security work is related to the safety of foreign guests and the success of the summit, Han said, adding that everyone should not be afraid of hardship and following directions.
Han Jingyi (left), deputy mayor of Xiamen, addresses liaison staff and volunteers of the BRICS Summit in Xiamen on June 17. [Photo/xmfo.gov.cn]
Other officials attending the training course included Li Xiaoping, director of the Xiamen's foreign and overseas Chinese affairs office and deputy director of guest security at the summit, and Yao Jianhong, deputy director in the foreign affairs office.
Xiamen plans to arrange more frequent training courses and rehearsals as the start of the summit approaches.
China has decided to extend its visa waiver policy to ordinary passport holders from Canada and the United Kingdom starting from Feb 17.
Forty-one new port-of-entry duty-free shops have been established nationwide, with Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport, Xiamen Wutong Passenger Wharf, and Xiamen International Cruise Center included on the list.
