Cai Shuikuang, a lacquer thread sculptor, works on a plate in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, Aug 4, 2017. Lacquer thread sculpture is an art in southeast China which uses well-tempered lacquer threads to build decorative patterns. Originated in the mid-17th century, lacquer thread sculpture is listed as one of China's national intangible heritages. [Photo by Wei Peiquan/Xinhua]
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.
