Malaysian expat Chong Kok Chiang knows Xiamen's natural charms inside out. As an outdoor lover, he frequently explores the city's hills and waters with friends, saying that "living here is relaxing and spiritually rewarding".
Delegations from Xiamen's international sister cities along with its international friendly exchange city of Pyeongtaek in ROK and other cities recently gathered in Xiamen for the 2026 C&D Xiamen Marathon.
A delegation from Orange County, California, the United States, recently visited Xiamen for exchange activities.
A delegation of six members, led by Elisa da Silva, director-general of ASEAN Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, visited Xiamen from Dec 9 to 11.
The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Xiamen held the Reception on the Occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand, and Thailand's Father's Day on Dec 3.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Trier, Germany, and Xiamen, China. A series of celebrations have been held to deepen people-to-people exchanges and practical cooperation, strengthening the friendship between the two cities.
The 2025 Xiamen International Friendship Concert, themed "Bonding Through Music", was held on Oct 28 at the Xiamen Jiageng Theatre, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Xiamen-Baltimore sister city relations.
