The poster of Xiamen International Design and Art Week 2025. [Photo/Xiamen International Design and Art Week 2025]
The Xiamen International Design and Art Week 2025 is being held from April 28 to May 18 in Xiamen. Under the theme "New Quality Life: Creativity Shapes a Better Tomorrow," this year's event will explore how new quality productive forces are shaping the future of living through design and art.
The Design and Art Week showcases creative achievements from home and abroad, demonstrating how design and art can break conventions and unlock endless possibilities for the "New Quality Life" through mediums such as exhibitions, academic activities, and art lectures.
The event revolves around the Xiamen Design and Art Exhibition, held at the Xiamen Art Museum from April 28 to May 18 and featuring over 300 unique and innovative works by more than 80 outstanding designers and artists from 13 countries.
During the Design and Art Week, a series of academic activities are being held, with renowned scholars, designers, artists, and industry experts invited to bring their unique ideas.
Experts and scholars from various fields at Tsinghua University are offering five open classes to the public, covering topics such as the beauty of AI, patterns, cultural and creative industries, craftsmanship, and fashion. These classes aim to allow the public to experience the joy of creation in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
The Xiamen International Design and Art Week 2025 creatively proposes the concept of a Xiamen Design and Art Map to unleash the city’s creativity, selecting 56 local institutions across three categories — design, art, and specialty merchants.
China unveiled a slew of measures to further optimize its departure tax fefund policy, allowing overseas travelers to apply for a refund if they spend at least 200 yuan at the same store on the same day and meet other relevant requirements.
China updated its tax refund policy for foreign tourists, shifting from a refund-upon-departure model to a refund-upon-purchase model, the State Taxation Administration (STA) said on April 8.
