# Xiamen
Latest news and articles about Xiamen
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Ink Across the Strait: Why Beijing is Reviving the Politics of Nostalgia
Zhang Guizhu, an 80-year-old resident of Xiamen, exemplifies the use of personal nostalgia and 'cross-strait family letters' to maintain cultural ties between mainland China and Taiwan. Her story highlights Beijing's strategic use of soft power to emphasize shared heritage amidst ongoing political and military tensions.
National Pride in the Skies: Air China Scales Up C919 Operations for 2026 Season
Air China is expanding its C919 fleet operations to include Harbin and Xiamen for the 2026 summer-autumn season. This expansion marks a pivotal step in normalizing the commercial use of China’s domestically produced narrow-body airliner as it competes with Boeing and Airbus.
Tea, Dumplings and Letters: How China Sends the New Year to Its Frontier Troops
Ahead of the Lunar New Year, Chinese cities and civic groups shipped regional foods, letters and supplies to border and coastal troops to boost morale and signal civilian support. The campaign blends cultural ritual with practical care, strengthening civil-military ties and demonstrating local administrative capacity to mobilise society for state objectives.