BX3795 carried 217 passengers from Busan, the Republic of Korea to a smooth landing at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport on Jan 4, inaugurating the direct passenger flights between the two places.
As of Dec 17, Xiamen ports have handled over 5.8 million inbound and outbound passengers this year, surpassing last year's total, with foreign travelers exceeding 1.05 million, with a 20 percent increase.
The 2025 China-BRICS Science and Innovation Incubation Park for the New Era Collaboration and Exchange Event was held in Xiamen from Dec 15 to 17. Representatives of 25 Chinese and international institutions across 11 countries attended.
The former "Kulangsu Gallery of Foreign Artefacts from the Palace Museum Collection" was officially renamed the "Gulangyu Gallery of Artefacts from the Palace Museum Collection" on Dec 6 in Xiamen.
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.
A delegation from Orange County, California, the United States, recently visited Xiamen for exchange activities.
