A delegation from Sasebo, Japan visits Xiamen, Fujian province from Jan 15 to 18. [Photo/fo.xm.gov.cn]
A delegation from Sasebo, Japan visited Xiamen, Fujian province from Jan 15 to 18 to explore the operation of cultural institutions in the city.
The Japanese delegation toured the Chinese city's administrative service center, municipal library, urban planning exhibition hall and Gulangyu Island.
They spoke highly of Xiamen's achievements in the electronic and intelligent construction of handy service for the public and public institutions, expecting to promote such practices in Sasebo.
Sasebo is a sister city of Xiamen. The two cities established a sister-city relationship on October 28, 1983. Since the establishment they have carried out frequent exchanges in the economy, culture, education, art, sports and tourism.
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.
