🛫 Chinese President Xi Jinping has inspired Xiamen Airlines to soar higher and strengthen connections across the Taiwan Straits! 🌊✈️
In a heartfelt reply to the airline's employees on their 40th anniversary, President Xi praised their impressive journey from humble beginnings to a leading carrier. 🎉
Did you know? Back in the day, when Xi was the vice mayor of Xiamen, he played a key role in helping Xiamen Airlines take off during its early days. 🚀
\"I'm thrilled to see how far you've come!\" Xi expressed, encouraging the team to keep innovating and boosting their competitive edge. He emphasized the airline's role in enhancing civil aviation and bolstering China's transportation strength. 💪🛩️
Xiamen, a vibrant coastal city on the western side of the Straits, is a hotspot for cross-Straits exchanges and integration. 🌇 Its strategic position makes it a bridge connecting communities on both sides of the Straits. 🤝
Founded in July 1984, Xiamen Airlines was China's first to operate under a modern corporate system. Fast forward to today, and they're flying high with over 400 domestic and international routes, serving nearly 40 million passengers every year! 🌍🎒
With President Xi's encouragement, Xiamen Airlines is set to play an even bigger role in bringing people closer together across the Taiwan Straits. Here's to more connections, adventures, and skies without limits! 🌠✨
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Xi Jinping instructs Xiamen Airlines to advance cross-Straits exchange
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