More than 2,000 volunteers serving the summit were selected from universities based in Xiamen including Xiamen University, Huaqiao University and Jimei University. Many of them are from southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Malaysia and Laos. They will offer voluntary service for the summit slated for Sept 3-5 in the eastern coastal city after two months' training.
Volunteers in their official uniforms for the 9th BRICS Summit to be held in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Aug 25, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]
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.
