An international cruise ship carrying thousands of passengers arrived at Xiamen on June 26, finishing its 37-day maiden voyage.
The Majestic Princess arrived at Xiamen on June 26, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]
The Majestic Princess set sail from Rome on May 21 and has passed key Maritime Silk Road ports, including Greece, the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand.
Roughly 7,000 tourists from more than 40 countries and regions were on board and enjoyed a series of programs featuring traditional Chinese culture, such as tea, painting, calligraphy, opera, fashion and sculpture.
Sichuan Opera artists provide "face-changing" performance on cruise ship Majestic Princess on June 19, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]
Sichuan opera performers pose with a passenger on cruise ship Majestic Princess on June 19, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]
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.
