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Xiamen’s major hospitals to be staffed with nutritionists

Xiamen GDP sees 8 percent increase from Jan to April

The gross domestic product (GDP) of Xiamen grew by 8.1 percent to 136.7 billion yuan ($21.46 billion) in the first four months of this year, ranking third among cities in Fujian province.

Dragon Boat Festival activities to strength cross-Straits exchanges

The 2018 Cross-Straits Dragon Boat Festival is set to take place from June 2 to 3 in Xiamen, Fujian province as part of the annual Cross-Straits Forum.

Fujian sees boom in foreign trade

Also Amazon.com Inc, a US-based global e-commerce titan, established a unit in Xiamen, Fujian, in 2012, seeking to expand and better tap into the country's then fledging e-commerce market.

Xiamen taking note in e-sports development

Quanzhou, is not the only one in Fujian that eyes e-sports development, Fuzhou and Xiamen are also taking note.

President of Tatarstan visits Xiamen

Rustam Minnikhanov, president of Russia's federal subject the Republic of Tatarstan, led a delegation to visit Xiamen from May 17 to 18 at the invitation of the governor of Fujian province.

Waste for food - Four new compost gardens for kitchen waste collection in Xiamen

The vegetables grown can be exchanged for kitchen waste.

Xiamen Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Chinese Xiamen Airlines has taken the delivery of the first 737 MAX passenger plane, also the 200th Boeing jet received by the Chinese carrier, U.S. top aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. said Wednesday.

Xiahe Road drainage upgrade near completion

Renovations will wrap up by the end of the month at Lian Fu Mansion, where work is underway on a rainwater pipeline renovation along Xiahe Road.

China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition Launches

A trio of annual competitions designed to foster innovation launched last week -- the China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, the Xiamen divisions of the Creator China Competition and the Egret Star Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

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Softball keeps you dreaming: Xiamen Softball League blooms

On Thursday nights,a group of softball lovers and amateur players regularly gather at the baseball field in Xiamen University.They are Xiamen Taifeng Baseball Team and Amoy Bombers Softball Club,two international baseball teams in Xiamen.

Team Rounds of the First Xiamen “Little Diplomats” English Proficiency Competition conclude

The team rounds of the first Xiamen “Little Diplomats” English Proficiency Competition for Primary and Secondary School Students was successfully concluded at Wuyuan No. 2 Experimental School on 29th May.

The 1st Xiamen 'Little Diplomats' English Proficiency Competition wraps up individual rounds

The First Xiamen “Little Diplomats” English Proficiency Competition for Primary and Secondary School Students wrapped last weekend. Events were spread across the Xiamen University Affiliated Keji High School, Wuyuan No. 2 Experimental School and Xiamen No. 3 Middle School.

Rockin Weekend Charity Music Event at MOMA

Spring has sprung and it's time to have some fun. Last Saturday night, an impressive charity event was held at Mona, a small bar at Zengcuoan near the Ring Road, with the purpose of helping those in need in Fujian Province

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A tea-scented spring breeze blows from Britain

When reading Pride and Prejudice, you can encounter many scenes with characters either brewing tea or chatting over a cup of tea in the drawing room.

Good things come to those who wait in this long line

Popular Guangdong-based milk tea maker, Hey Tea, opened its doors in the capital in September and from that day and every day forth, there have been seriously long waiting times. Rumor has it that if you wanted a cup of tea or three (three being the maximum order at any one time), you'd be lining up for about the same time as it takes to watch Operation Red Sea (138 minutes).

Finland officials give thumbs up to Xiamen tea

A delegation of officials from the Finland Ministry of Justice paid a visit to a teahouse in Xiamen, Fujian province on the sidelines of a two-day seminar, on Feb 1.

Customised printed coffee comes to Xiamen

What kind of experience would it be to print your favorite photos on coffee and to then drink it?

Enjoy strawberry afternoon tea at Xiamen hotels

Sweet strawberries with a milkshake can make for a relaxed and lazy winter afternoon.

Xiamen Eating Castle stands out in Shapowei

On December 11th, as a gathering of Taiwanese snacks, Shapowei Eating Castle was formally settled in Xiamen. The castle is a new landmark for gourmet tourism that has gathered many traditional Minnan snacks. At present, there are forty five inhabitants in the castle, including nineteen Chinese Time-Honored Brands, which have been recommended by A Bite of China, and twenty two old and famous local shops with a history of more than twenty years. The Eating Castle is also on a mission to promote traditional culture. Located in Shapowei, the heart of old Xiamen, the gourmet castle is a comfortable place to feel some peace and relaxation, a place to taste an authentic snack. In order to let more people enjoy authentic snacks, the Shapowei Eating Castle is going to hold a month-long activity for million people to eat for free!

Siamese twins separated in Xiamen hospital

Physicians at the Xiamen Maternal and Child Health Hospital successfully carried out a separation operation last week on a pair of conjoined twins.

China to enhance role of Internet Plus in medical care

The State Council, China's cabinet, on Thursday expanded the role of Internet Plus in medical care.

Smartphones are hurting our sleep

Using devices before bed disrupts normal patterns, survey finds

Xiang'an Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University to open this year

Jointly directed by the Xiamen Municipal Government and Xiamen University, the Xiang'an Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University (referred to as the Xiang'an Hospital) has had its outdoor decoration completed, and is expected to start operating in the 2nd half of 2018.

Two Xiamen hospitals listed on China top 100 rankings

The Nature Publishing Index China announced last week its official annual rankings of China's top 100 medical facilities. The Xiamen Number One Hospital and the Zhongshan Hospital (both of which are affiliated with Xiamen University) made the list.

Xiamen resident life expectancy reaches 80.45

Local health officials announced last week that the average life expectancy of Xiamen residents reached 80.45 in 2017, up by 1.49 years from 2012.

Xiamen students to perform on CCTV for Children's Day

Xiamen Torch School representatives announced recently that a number of its students will perform on the CCTV Blossom New Era Gala television broadcast for Children's Day.

Record beautiful Xiamen through a new lens

A photography activity was held in Xiamen, Fujian province from April 21 to 22 as part of the "Travel & Photograph in Sister Cities" event, which was aimed at helping local expatriates learn more about the coastal city.

The stories behind the four great actors

The early 1900s is widely considered the golden age of Peking Opera in China. Then, competition was fierce as opera troupes led by renowned stars toured all over China.

2018 Color Heron Music Festival to debut end of April

The bright see-saw, the LED labyrinth, the high-tech audience interactive area, and electric sound effects on stage: these are just some of the futuristic sights you will see on the 2018 Color Heron World Music Festival, the biggest music event of the year.

Chief organist of Notre-Dame de Paris holds recital in Xiamen

Olivier Latry, chief organist at Notre-Dame de Paris, held a recital Friday evening on Gulangyu Island in east China's Fujian Province.

Banlam Grand Theater's 2018 Drama Festival kicks off

The Banlam Grand Theater recently announced the opening of its 2018 drama festival, with three new and exclusive musicals and plays scheduled to hit the stage this March.

Five-a-side soccer tourney kicks off

The summer edition of Xiamen's Five-a-side Soccer Competition opened last Saturday at the Yinyuan Soccer Park and will run through June 3. Opening ceremony attendees included Dong Fangzhuo, a former national soccer team member.

Rugby fans from 25 countries compete on Gulangyu Island

A rugby club friendly match started on Gulangyu Island, Xiamen on May 12 to celebrate the first anniversary of the island's listing as a world cultural heritage.

China's men's team win 9th consecutive title at table tennis worlds

Defeating Germany 3-0, defending champions China claimed their ninth consecutive title at men's final of the 2018 World Team Table Tennis Championships here on Sunday.

First ultramarathon held in Xiang'an

The 2018 Xiang'an International Ultramarathon was held on Monday.

Heavenly Treatment for Messi, Maradona

Buenos Aires artist Santiago Barbeito has painted the ceiling of the arena at the Sportivo Pereyra de Barracas club to depict a version of Michelangelo's famous'Creation of Adam'.

Figo expects Portugal to reach World Cup final

Portugese soccer legend Luis Figo said here on Thursday that he hopes Portugal can advance to the final of World Cup to be held in Russia.

REAL ESTATE

Tefang G01 Xinzuo, Four Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms

2018-01-03

Release Date:2018/1/3 Expires: Price: Rmb 8,800 per month Size:180 sq.m Floor: /12 Listing Type: For rent Property Type: Apartment/Flat District: Siming, Xiamen Address: No.385-413, Xiahe Road

Gulong Mingzhu, Three Bedrooms, One Bathroom

2018-01-03

Release Date:2018/1/2 Expires: Price: Rmb 3,600 per month Size:130sq.m Floor: /12 Listing Type: For Rent District: Jimei, Xiamen Property Type: Apartment/Flat Address: No.1-28, Yindou Beili Location: Gulong Mingzhu

Yuantong Center, One Bedroom, One Bathroom

2018-01-03

Release Date:2018/1/3 Expires: Price: Rmb 2,000 per month Size:40sq.m Floor: /31 Listing Type: For rent Property Type: Apartment /Flat

Robinson Plaza Phase Ⅲ, Three Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms

2017-12-29

Release Date:2017/12/29 Expires: Price: Rmb 6,000 per month Size:156 sq.m Floor: /45 Listing Type: For rent Property Type: Apartment/Flat District: Siming, Xiamen

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