The executive chairman of the Fujian Chamber of Commerce in Thailand recently led a delegation to visit Xiamen, Fujian province.
Li Xiaoping, director of the city's Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, briefed the guests on Xiamen's latest economic and social development as well as its achievements in foreign exchanges.
Li appreciated the contributions made by the Fujian Chamber of Commerce in Thailand in promoting economic and trade cooperation between the two places.
Chen Xiongcai, executive chairman of the Fujian Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, was amazed by the great changes experienced by China and Xiamen over the past years.
Both sides promised to take the opportunities brought by the Belt and Road Initiative and further promote cooperation between Xiamen and Thailand in economy, trade and sister-city exchanges.
Li Xiaoping, director of Xiamen's Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, discusses the exchanges activities to be held in the city and Thailand with Chen Xiongcai, executive chairman of the Fujian Chamber of Commerce in Thailand. [Photo/fo.xm.gov.cn]
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