A delegation of six members, led by Elisa da Silva, director-general of ASEAN Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, visited Xiamen from Dec 9 to 11.
The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Xiamen held the Reception on the Occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand, and Thailand's Father's Day on Dec 3.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Trier, Germany, and Xiamen, China. A series of celebrations have been held to deepen people-to-people exchanges and practical cooperation, strengthening the friendship between the two cities.
The 2025 Xiamen International Friendship Concert, themed "Bonding Through Music", was held on Oct 28 at the Xiamen Jiageng Theatre, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Xiamen-Baltimore sister city relations.
The centuries-old Geneva State Wind Orchestra collaborated with top musicians in a unique performance at Gulangyu Concert Hall in Xiamen, marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China.
The 11th edition of the Jimei × Arles International Photo Festival is set to open in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Nov 29, running through Jan 4.
The Xiamen Friendship City Photo Exhibition will showcase the achievements made in exchanges and cooperation between Xiamen and its various sister cities.

