
1- Takes the lead in researching, drafting, and revising local policies and systems related to foreign affairs;
2- Oversees and conducts research on foreign affairs policies and related work;
3- Studies and formulates development plans for Xiamen's foreign affairs initiatives;
4- Drafts comprehensive materials such as important documents;
5- Responsible for external publicity work and jointly reviewing important international news reports related to Xiamen;
6- Releases foreign affairs news;
7- Coordinates and assists municipal external publicity department and public-oriented foreign affairs education;
8- Edits and publishes the promotional materials for XMFAO, as well as the maintenance of information dissemination platforms such as its website and new media channels;
9- Oversees the department's foreign-related economic work and provides policy proposals;
10- Assumes routine work of the foreign affairs committee office of Xiamen Municipal Party Committee.
China has extended its 240-hour visa-free transit policy and Hainan's 30-day visa-free entry policy to citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, the National Immigration Administration said on Aug 20.