China concluded the much-awaited annual Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) on Dec 12, outlining the government's main economic objectives and policy plans for 2025, which are largely in line with our CEWC preview and Politburo meeting.
Abdullah Abulghaith, leader of the Yemeni Congregation for Reform and vice chairman of the Yemeni Consultative Council, led a delegation of 30 young politicians from Gulf Arab countries on a visit to Xiamen from Dec 1 to 2.
The press conference and opening ceremony for the 2024 Jimei × Arles International Photo Festival were held in Jimei New City on Nov 29. The exhibition will run until January 12, 2025.
The "China in Dialogue with the World: Storytelling Salon in Xiamen" exchange event took place in Xiamen from Nov 25 to 27.
The National Immigration Administration announced on Dec 17 that it will fully relax and optimize the visa-free transit policy, which is effective immediately. Xiamen is involved.
China has rolled out multiple new policies to optimize payment services for foreigners, allowing convenient use of international bank cards on platforms like Alipay and WeChat Pay.
A delegation of 20 party officials from Mexico and Central American countries, who attended the Fourth China-CELAC Political Parties' Forum, visited Xiamen from Dec 6 to 8.
