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 globally renowned think tank GaWC recently released the World Cities 2024, with Xiamen ranking 83rd, marking its first entry into the global top 100 after consistently rising in the rankings for 12 consecutive years.
The PEMSEA Network of Local Governments (PNLG) Annual Forum 2024 was held in Xiamen, Southeast China's Fujian province, from Nov 6 to 8.
The XMPAFFC will continue its mission of promoting pragmatic international cooperation and leveraging the role of the UCLG's international platform to showcase China's modernization practices to the world.
