ITC 2026 Xiamen China
Why ITC 2026 Belongs Here
Where deep-water ambition meets egret grace, Xiamen mirrors TFT technology itself—invisible yet transformative, quietly powering modernity’s next leap.
The Port That Shaped The World
Xiamen’s deep-water harbor has been a maritime powerhouse since the 16th century. Once the "Alexandria of the East," its docks launched tea and porcelain to Europe, fueling the rise of distant ports like Boston—where clipper ships unloaded Fujian’s treasures, altering Western tastes and economies. Today, it ranks among China’s Top 5 container ports, with trade lanes stretching to 150+ countries.
A Canvas of Blooms and Wings
Crowned as China’s "Garden Island", Xiamen breathes poetry into urban life:
· Phoenix Trees (Delonix regia): The city tree ignites summers in crimson flames
· Egret Ballet: The city bird, pure white against mangrove forests, inspired the "Egret Goddess"sculpture on Yanwu Bridge
· Vertical Gardens: Skyscrapers draped in vines, blending metropolis with jungle
The Tea Trail’s Silent Architect
Long before Silicon Valley’s code, Xiamen’s Xiamei Village wrote globalization’s first draft—its oolong tea fueled Boston’s 18th-century "China Trade" boom, creating dynasties like the Forbes family.
Tomorrow’s Silicon Delta
Beyond postcard-perfect Gulangyu, Xiamen pulses as:
· A semiconductor titan (home to $30B+ chip foundries)
· The "World’s Top 20 Rising Startup Hubs" (Forbes)
· A UNESCO "City of Music" where piano notes float through banyan-shaded streets
Xiamen Marathon: A Coastal Race of Global Prestige
Since its inception in 2003, the Xiamen Marathon has grown into one of the world’s most prestigious road races, earning the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label—a distinction shared only with the Boston, London, and Tokyo Marathons57. The event is famed for its scenic coastal route, tracing Xiamen’s golden beaches and skirting landmarks like Yundang Lake and Gulangyu Island, offering runners a breathtaking journey through China’s "Garden City"18.
A Nexus of Academic Excellence and Coastal Innovation
Xiamen is home to Xiamen University (XMU), a titan of Chinese academia and a beacon of global research collaboration. Founded in 1921 by patriotic entrepreneur Tan Kah Kee (Chen Jiageng), XMU holds the distinction of being China’s first overseas Chinese-funded universityand ranks among the nation’s elite "Double First-Class" institutions17.