According to statistics, Xiamen Port has handled 43 cruise voyages and 77 ship calls, representing a 95 percent year-on-year increase.
Marking its fifth anniversary on Nov 17, the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution Innovation Center has built a remarkable track record.
In recent years, Gulangyu Island has centered its efforts on "inbound tourism services", making cross-border cultural exchange and tourism easier through standardized systems and technological innovation.
On Nov 6, the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Ocean Week in Xiamen was held under the theme "New Engine of Blue Development for the Marine Community with a Shared Future".
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Dec 1, allowing Chinese nationals to enter Russia visa-free for tourism or business purposes for a period not exceeding 30 days, based on the principle of reciprocity.
The National Immigration Administration's online arrival card system for international travelers took effect on Nov 20, when Xiamen Port greeted the first group of foreign travelers utilizing the system.
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.
