https://www.scmp.com/rss/305779/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Aotou, a traditional ferry port and tranquil fishing village in Xiamen’s Xiang’an district, is fast becoming a neighbourhood with a vibrant arts scene. The area gained prominence when the Aotou-based Nordic Contemporary Art Centre Xiamen (NCAC) opened an exhibition in April entitled “Two Stations – Copenhagen Station and Aotou Station”. The exhibition featured more than 200 works by 16 artists from five Scandinavian countries. Else Marie Bukdahl, the former president of the Royal Danish Academy... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150696/two-stations-highlights-aotous?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150696/two-stations-highlights-aotous?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jun 2018 03:45:38 +0000 Long known for its tourism, Xiamen is becoming a serious player in China’s blossoming arts and culture field. The city recognises that a lively arts scene can play an important role in urban development and subsidises efforts to help it evolve into an international centre for creativity. A number of galleries and museums have opened in the past decade, including the 798 Times Space Xiamen, the Kulangsu Gallery of Foreign Artefacts from the Palace Museum, the Xinhe Gallery, the Qianji Gallery,... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097060/arts-sake-xiamen-serious-player-chinas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097060/arts-sake-xiamen-serious-player-chinas?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:45:17 +0000 The opening of the Xiamen Area of the China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Fujian FTZ) received special attention from the central government. On April 22, a day after the official opening, Xiamen hosted Premier Li Keqiang, who discussed with local FTZ officials how to streamline the commercial system, and also encouraged them to continue their reform efforts. The Fujian FTZ is one of three new FTZs, along with those in Guangdong and Tianjin, inaugurated by the central government in March, less... https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814460/boost-business-hub?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814460/boost-business-hub?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:52:04 +0000