1. International exchange helps improve medical services in Xiamen
Officials from the foreign affairs office of Xiamen and leaders of the Xiamen Women and Children's Hospital hold a meeting on June 12 to discuss the hospital’s international relations. [Photo/WeChat account: XIAMENFAO]
Lin Na, senior investigator of the foreign affairs office of Xiamen, Fujian province, visited the city's women and children's hospital on June 12 to discuss international cooperation with the hospital's leaders.
The hospital established a partnership with the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, the United States in 2005 and has since organized a number of events, including seminars and summit forums related to obstetrics and gynecology.
The partnership has helped enhance the hospital's medical services and international prestige, and strengthened the friendship between Xiamen and Baltimore, said Lin.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of sister-city ties between Xiamen and Baltimore. The foreign affairs office plans to strengthen bilateral cooperation via online conferences amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
2. FAO official inspects Xiamen C&D Group Co
Kong Suting (second from left), deputy director of the foreign affairs office of Xiamen, listens to a briefing on the current situation of Xiamen C&D Group Co on June 17. [Photo/WeChat account: XIAMENFAO]
Kong Suting, deputy director of the foreign affairs office of Xiamen, Fujian province visited Xiamen C&D Group Co on June 17 to inspect the company's management of official overseas trips and international businesses amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Zheng Yongda, chairman of C&D, said that the company continues to develop and is making efforts to improve its management system and train employees in foreign-related affairs.
Kong commended C&D for taking advantage of supporting policies introduced by the foreign affairs office over the past few years to seize upon market opportunities and accelerate its development.
She promised that the foreign affairs office would continue to help the company expand into overseas markets and improve its international competitiveness.
China announced and implemented on May 15 a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.
China and Georgia are set to waive visa requirements for travelers starting May 28.
