In addition, the consulate general has sought to facilitate the establishment of Xiamen-Phuket sister city relationship with the Foreign Ministry of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Zheng Nanhui, 75, a retired middle school teacher who lives in Gulangyu, suggested the government formulate laws and regulations to help tourists, residents and businesses on the island discipline themselves in order to meet the "high requirement" for applying for world heritage status.
2 billion) in the overseas market in 2015, marking a new milestone after the city's outbound investment volume broke the $1 billion record in 2014.
Eager to enhance its earning ability, China has been keen to take decisive measures to diversify investment, trade, regional connectivity and economic integration with countries along the Belt and Road trading routes and enable greater domestic market access for foreign companies.
China's 21st Maritime Silk Road initiative complements Indonesian President Joko Widodo's "maritime axis" ambition and his plans to build ocean highways.
A China-ASEAN forum aimed at promoting cooperation among cities involved in the cruise industry took place in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Dec 16.
