The light show at the Xiamen Shimao Strait Tower. [Photo/WeChat account of XMFAO]
This year marks the 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations and to commemorate the journey, Xiamen and other cities in China, including Beijing, Tianjin and Chongqing, along with multiple Brazilian cities, hosted light shows at their respective landmark buildings on the evening of Aug 15, local time.
The event aimed to enhance the friendship between the peoples of China and Brazil, deepen exchanges between sister cities, provinces and states, and boost the far-reaching strategic partnership between the nations.
As major developing countries and important emerging markets, China and Brazil are good friends with shared aspirations as well as partners who strive forwards together.
Engagements between over 60 pairs of sister cities are widely said to play a crucial role in improving mutual understanding and bilateral relations between the peoples of China and Brazil, facilitating mutually beneficial cooperation in a raft of fields.
In May 2023, Xiamen officially became sister city with Fortaleza, an important city in the northeastern state of Ceara in Brazil. In April 2024, the two cities hosted a photography exhibition in Fortaleza. Xiamen presented Fortaleza with books introducing modernization with Chinese characteristics, Chinese culture as well as local customs and human touch.
The two cities have reached consensus that the 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations will bring more exchanges and cooperation in fields such as healthcare and talent development.
Outbound travelers will be able to explore downtown duty-free shopping in more Chinese cities and more easily access consumer goods of fashionable Chinese brands, an official statement said on Aug 27.
China has introduced more than 110 measures to facilitate the entry of foreigners into China, increasing the number of foreign visitors.
