The International Ocean Forum & the sixth Ministerial Forum on Marine Sustainable Development for Developing Countries both kicked off in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Nov 4.
"We set our China-ASEAN Marine Cooperation Center in Xiamen because the city boasts a coastal location, well-protected sea, advanced economy and convenient transportation."
A delegation of government officials, economists and academics from Indonesia visited Xiamen on the invitation of the Chinese embassy in Indonesia on Oct 24-28, as the two sides look to strengthen cooperation on the marine economy.
Not only a platform for bilateral ties, the ninth Cross-Straits Cultural Industries Fair held from Nov 4 to 7 in Xiamen, Fujian province, creates a new path for booming cultural industries amid the internet era, said experts.
Combining the essence of traditional culture with excellent technique is a lifetime mission for artists from Taiwan.
The recent cooling political climate between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan has not affected the enthusiasm of Taiwan's entrepreneurs for attending this year's cross-Straits cultural event.
A delegation from the Germany-China Friendship Association of Trier, Germany was given a tour of Xiamen, Fujian province recently.
