
1- Provides services to foreign consular institutions in Xiamen;
2- Coordinates the city's exchange activities with foreign diplomatic offices in China;
3- Oversees, coordinates, and manages interactions between various departments, units, and foreign embassies and consulates in China.
4- Handles matters related to foreign governments establishing consular or representative offices in Xiamen;
5- Guides the management of the consulate area in Xiamen;
6- Participates in the management of foreigners in Xiamen and assists in handling relevant foreign-related security affairs;
7- Co-processes major cases happening in Xiamen that involve foreign people and legal persons;
8- Co-handles unexpected events in overseas areas concerning Xiamen and consular protection of overseas Xiamen citizens and legal persons.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Dec 1, allowing Chinese nationals to enter Russia visa-free for tourism or business purposes for a period not exceeding 30 days, based on the principle of reciprocity.
The National Immigration Administration's online arrival card system for international travelers took effect on Nov 20, when Xiamen Port greeted the first group of foreign travelers utilizing the system.