At the invitation of the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs, a French delegation made up of important figures in the country's political, military and media circles, and experts from mainstream think tanks paid a visit to the coastal city of Xiamen from Nov 9-11.
Prajin Juntong, deputy prime minister of Thailand, paid a visit to Xiamen, Fujian province from Nov 7 to 9.
The coastal city of Xiamen in Fujian province extended a warm welcome to a visiting US delegation on Oct 25.
A delegation of nine journalists from mainstream media in Indonesia toured Xiamen, Fujian province during a visit to the coastal city from Oct 22 to 24.
A media delegation, made up of 11 journalists from mainstream media in West Asia and North Africa, toured China's Fujian province from Oct 12 to 15.
Martin Fleischer, consul general of German consulate in Guangzhou, said he would make efforts to strengthen ties between Xiamen and Germany during his visit to the coastal city in Fujian province on Sept 30.
At first glance, Siming district in the city of Xiamen has all the hallmarks of a busy commercial center. But what sets it apart from other hub cities is its livable environment, attracting many foreigners.