The 2026 Xiamen World Ocean Week runs from November 5 to 11, once again putting the coastal city in the global spotlight. How do international guests see Xiamen as a maritime city?

China has signed 19 free trade agreements (FTAs) with 25 countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a Commerce Ministry official said Wednesday.

A series of APEC-themed floral installations have recently been set up across the city's streets and parks, attracting residents and tourists.

China's foreign trade in goods maintained strong growth momentum in the first 10 months of 2026, with imports posting especially robust gains and booming artificial intelligence (AI) demand lifting exports of electronic components, official data showed Tuesday.

China and Canada's efforts to deepen economic, trade and financial cooperation are expected to benefit businesses in both countries and contribute to greater stability in global trade amid rising protectionism and mounting economic uncertainty, market watchers and business leaders said.