Ilford Photo recently announced that they will settle in Xiamen, a coastal city in Fujian province.
The company plans to cooperate with a local arts company to establish a photography-themed platform to cultivate photographers and hold exhibition.
The brand director of Ilford in China said that Xiamen is chosen as the first city in China to host Ilford Photo for its beautiful environment and fast growing cultural industry, which is perfect for cultural and creative projects.
Ilford Photo is a global market leader and the only manufacturer in the world that provides a full range of black and white film, darkroom paper, photochemistry and ancillary products.
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.
