During the first six months of 2016, contracted outbound investment from Xiamen totaled $3.36 billion, rising 201 percent from the same period last year.
Investment in countries along the Maritime Silk Road grew 540 percent to reach $850 million during the six-month period, accounting for 25.3 percent of that total.
Outbound investment made through mergers and acquisitions grew 250 percent to reach $1.74 billion during the period and accounted for 51.7 percent of the total contracted outbound investment.
China announced and implemented on May 15 a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.
China and Georgia are set to waive visa requirements for travelers starting May 28.
