1- Receives State guests, Party guests and other important guests from Asian countries and regions in Xiamen;
2- Establishes and develops sister-city and friendship-city relations with cities in Asian countries and regions;
3- Guides and coordinates the foreign affair works, such as exchanges and cooperation of all government departments in Xiamen with Asian countries and regions;
4- Coordinates the etiquette and translation of government official-related foreign affair activities concerning Asian countries and regions;
5- Contacts Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and undertakes routine work of Xiamen People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
China's latest departure tax refund measures will allow overseas visitors to obtain instant refunds across more regions and give them up to 28 days to leave the country, making multi-city trips easier and encouraging longer stays and greater spending.
Uruguay will grant visa-free entry to Chinese citizens.
