Eager to enhance its earning ability, China has been keen to take decisive measures to diversify investment, trade, regional connectivity and economic integration with countries along the Belt and Road trading routes and enable greater domestic market access for foreign companies.
China's 21st Maritime Silk Road initiative complements Indonesian President Joko Widodo's "maritime axis" ambition and his plans to build ocean highways.
A China-ASEAN forum aimed at promoting cooperation among cities involved in the cruise industry took place in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Dec 16.
During the meeting, the bureau's director, Wang Qiongwen, summarized the development of the convention and exhibition sector in Xiamen and shared the design of the 2016 industry expo.
The 2015 report rates Xiamen, including its Island and off-island area, as an A Class city for Taiwan investors.
KLM helped Xiamen Air to join the Sky Team, a global alliance of 20 airlines, and supported the launch of its first intercontinental route to Amsterdam.
