The event debuted in April in Xiamen, a vital node on the historic Maritime Silk Road and a city known for its rich blend of culture and cuisine in Fujian province.
The Xiamen International Design and Art Week 2025 is being held from April 28 to May 18 in Xiamen.
The new terminal building of the Xiamen International Cruise Center in Xiamen, Southeast China's Fujian province, was put into operation on April 15.
With the increasing number of cruise voyages, the cultural and tourism economy of Xiamen will be stimulated.
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.
At the invitation of the Consulate-General in Osaka, a 22-member student friendship delegation from Okayama University and Fukuyama University in western Japan visited Fuzhou and Xiamen, Fujian province, from April 16 to 20.
