The Jimei Street in Xiamen has been designated as the pilot cultural town for overseas Chinese in Fujian province, according to a circular issued by the provincial overseas Chinese affairs office.
The move is aimed at strengthening the protection of the former residences and distinctive old mansions of overseas Chinese. The construction of the cultural town can enhance recognition of cultural identity among overseas Chinese, according to the office.
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.
