The Fourth Friendly Cultural Exchange Program organized by the Xiamen People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and Huaqiao University concluded on Nov 26.

During this edition of the program, a series of online lectures themed on China's new energy vehicle industry, China's digital culture, Fujian's protection of world heritage and how foreigners do business in China were delivered in English to 222 participants from nine countries.

Participants from Greece, the United Kingdom and Indonesia said at the closing ceremony that they had an immersive experience of China's development and lifestyle and have deepened their understanding on China. They hope to visit China, especially Xiamen one day.

The program has received great support from the Chinese Mission to the European Union which has helped promote the program's international reputation through its official WeChat and Twitter accounts, said Lin Na, vice-president of the Xiamen People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

The four editions of the program have attracted more than 800 participants from 19 countries. They include local residents, companies' employees, and government officials, as well as college students and teachers, according to Wang Jianhua, vice-president of Huaqiao University.