1- Receives State guests, Party guests and other important guests from European and African countries and regions in Xiamen;
2- Establishes and develops sister-city and friendship-city relations with cities in European and African countries and regions;
3- Guides and coordinates the foreign affair works, such as exchanges and cooperation of all government departments in Xiamen with European and African countries and regions;
4- Coordinates the etiquette and translation of government official-related foreign affair activities concerning European and African 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.
