'Smart', sophisticated Xiamen

Already one of the nation's most advanced cities, it is increasingly wired for a high-quality future, Hu Meidong and Li Fusheng report.

Authorities in Xiamen, Fujian province are advocating a sustainable development model to guarantee a better quality of life for residents by transforming the local economy, improving management systems and adopting environmentally friendly policies.

Known as "Beautiful Xiamen", the strategic plan was proposed last September and has already shown its appeal to foreign capital.