The World Trade Centers Association was established in 1970 and is a nonprofit and nonpolitical organization that aims to promote international investment and trade. It is in charge of over 300 world trade centers in nearly 110 countries.

Xiamen is expected to become one of the members of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) in 2015. The Xiamen Trade Development Association has received approval from the municipal government and is now applying to join the association.

The World Trade Centers Association was established in 1970 and is a nonprofit and nonpolitical organization that aims to promote international investment and trade. It is in charge of over 300 world trade centers in nearly 110 countries, which provide services for hundreds and thousands of members and customers to find suppliers and investment opportunities.

According to reports, more than 2,000 members of the Xiamen Chamber of Commerce will also become members of the World Trade Centers Association after the city joins the association, sharing information and resources with over 750,000 enterprises across the world.

According to Su Yuqun, the president of the Xiamen Trade Development Association, the municipal government will offer great support for the city’s application and will grant the RMB 200,000 needed for membership fees. The city is currently selecting a landmark building for the World Trade Center.

"There will be office buildings, hotels, stores, convention centers, meeting rooms and apartments in Xiamen’s World Trade Center”, Mr. Su said.