Over the past three years, this "golden corridor" linking Xiamen with Sao Paulo, Brazil, has strengthened the economic and trade ties between the two countries and the wider South American region.
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport welcomed 155 passengers from Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Feb 8, marking the resumption of the direct passenger route between Xiamen and Sihanoukville after a six-year suspension.
Xiamen has prepared over 1,500 cultural and tourism events for this month's Spring Festival, with tradition meeting modernity and convenient inbound travel highlighting the city's international charm.
The new "pre-inspection of carry-on luggage" model for inbound travelers, a Fujian first, launched on Feb 1 at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, adding another layer of convenience to streamline airport passenger flow.
Xiamen is among the top 10 source cities for outbound tourists during the 2026 Spring Festival holiday on the platform. Additionally, the city has been included in the "Top 10 Destinations Favored by Foreign Visitors".
Xiamen is continuing to strengthen its position as a global talent hub, attracting over 3,900 new international professionals in 2025.
The New Year inaugural sailing ceremony held at Xiamen Port's Haitian Terminal launched the port's annual initiative to deepen port‑shipping collaboration and expand its shipping network across Southeast Asia.
