1. XMFAO shares work experience at national seminar
Li Xiaoping, director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Xiamen, Fujian province, attends a seminar that discussed the international work of the Communist Party of China, which was held in Beijing on June 8. [Photo/WeChat account: XIAMENFAO]
Li Xiaoping, director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, took part in a seminar that discussed the international work of the Communist Party of China, which was held by the International Department of the CPC Central Committee in Beijing on June 8.
Li explained the achievements that Xiamen Special Economic Zone has made under the leadership of the CPC and shared Xiamen's experiences in telling the CPC's stories to the world.
Since the establishment of the special economic zone, Xiamen has learned advanced experiences from highly-developed cities from home and abroad, as well as fully used the opportunities brought about by the opening-up policy to actively participate in global economic development.
The city has insisted on people-oriented practices in promoting development and modern governance, setting a good example for other domestic cities.
The city's foreign affairs office has fulfilled its responsibilities and has innovated work mechanisms to help foreigners learn more about Xiamen as a city that is renowned for its healthy living and working environment, as well as its high-quality growth.
2. Xiamen's cultural protection efforts win intl approval
Yao Jianhong, deputy director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, delivers a speech at the 2021 World Conference of the League of Historical Cities through video on June 24. [Photo/WeChat account: XIAMENFAO]
The 2021 World Conference of the League of Historical Cities was held in Kazan, Russia from June 24 to 26, with 59 cities from 19 countries and regions taking part.
Yao Jianhong, deputy director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, delivered a speech at the conference to share Xiamen's experiences in protecting Gulangyu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and local intangible cultural heritage items.
The League of Historical Cities was initiated by Kyoto, Japan to facilitate communication and cooperation between historical cities worldwide. The league was founded in 1987 with 121 member cities from 66 countries and regions.
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.
