1- Receives State guests, Party guests and other important guests from Asian countries and regions in Xiamen;
2- Establishes and develops sister-city and friendship-city relations with cities in Asian countries and regions;
3- Guides and coordinates the foreign affair works, such as exchanges and cooperation of all government departments in Xiamen with Asian countries and regions;
4- Coordinates the etiquette and translation of government official-related foreign affair activities concerning Asian countries and regions;
5- Contacts Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and undertakes routine work of Xiamen People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
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.
