China's bid to host the secretariat of a landmark United Nations ocean treaty in Xiamen, Fujian province, is expected to boost global marine cooperation and strengthen developing nations' role in ocean governance.
Global ocean experts called on Nov 5 for stronger international cooperation to translate agreements into tangible results, acknowledging China's experience in marine restoration and governance as a valuable contribution to this shared effort.
Fujian province's first cruise-to-nowhere voyage departed on Nov 1 from Xiamen International Cruise Center aboard the Adora Mediterranea, making Xiamen the fourth Chinese city, after Shanghai, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, to launch such a service.
Thai Airways flight TG611 departed Xiamen for Bangkok on Oct 25, marking the carrier's return to the route after a six-year hiatus.
Xiamen was named China's most internationally influential inbound tourism city for 2025–2026 at the Weibo Travel Night held in Kaifeng, Henan province.
"China is ready, Xiamen is ready," said Yi Xianliang, special envoy for BBNJ Secretariat Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "Choosing China means choosing a future of greater certainty and stability for global governance."
Gnassingbe, president of the Council of the Togolese Republic, has spoken highly of China's proven record in global ocean governance, expressing confidence in Xiamen's bid to host the permanent secretariat of the historic United Nations marine treaty.
