The 2017 IFMAR World Electric Off-road Championships kicked off on Nov 16 in Xiamen, a coastal city in East China's Fujian Province.
A total of 280 contestants from more than 20 countries and regions around the world took part in the competition which features 2WD Electric Off-road and 4 WD Electric Off-road.
Ryan lutz, a contestant from the United States, participated in the championship for the second time and would compete in the 4 WD Electric Off-road.
"I ranked 13 last time and I wish I would get better results this time. The facility here is really good," Ryan lutz said.
Terry Worede, chairman of Asia-Pacific Federation of Car Model Sports, said that the sport is booming in China and the government has given great surpport. "It is a big thing and really makes a difference, that's why it is developing so fast in China."
Dallas Mathiesen, president of IFMAR, said that it was not only the competition for the world titles, but also a golden opportunity to meet old as well as new friends from all over the world. They would share their experience and bring back the friendship.
The competition will last 7 days.
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.
