On June 17, the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies released the "Evaluation Report on the International Image of Chinese Cities." The report set the City International Image Index (CII) based on five dimensions: international media influence, overseas new media communication power, overseas netizen attention, city overseas communication website construction, and city international friendship network building. It evaluated the international image of 337 Chinese cities and identified 14 leading cities for international image, with Xiamen among them.
The 14 leading cities are Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing, Qingdao, Ningbo, Xiamen, Shenzhen, Jingdezhen, and Suzhou.
A melting pot of Eastern and Western cultures with a rich historical heritage, Xiamen is a gateway to the sea and a critical node seamlessly connecting the Maritime Silk Road and the Land Silk Road. It serves as a demonstration zone for cross-Strait integration and a hub for BRICS partnership. Xiamen is also recognized as one of China's international comprehensive transportation hubs.
Xiamen's economy is thriving, with rapid progress in constructing a "4+4+6" modern industrial system and implementing the advanced manufacturing industry multiplication plan. The city is setting a benchmark for an international first-class business environment, fostering a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Xiamen's high-tech industry is developing swiftly, with its technological clusters and intensity ranking among the global top 100 cities for two consecutive years.
Xiamen is a city suitable for living and working, having won the United Nations World Habitat Award and being recognized as a National Civilized City for six consecutive terms. It is a national ecological civilization construction demonstration city and has been rated as "China's Best City for Attracting Talent" for several years. Additionally, Xiamen is considered the most promising Chinese city in the eyes of foreign experts.
"Xiamen, where the world comes together and the ocean meets the shore!" We warmly welcome you to explore Xiamen!
