The 2017 BRICS Summit is the second time China is hosting leaders of the economic bloc. [Photo/People's Daily Online]

Renovation of convention center

Pei told the media that five metro railway lines were under construction, in addition to other typhoon-related recovery projects in different parts of the city. The city was hit last September by the strongest-ever typhoon in 10 years. "In order to avoid extravagance, we will use Xiamen's existing international conference center facilities. We will make some renovations in line with BRICS summit requirements," Pei said.

Volunteering

Meanwhile, classes and factory work will not be interrupted during the summit, but there will be minimal changes to traffic flow. Pei Jingia added that Xiamen residents and Fujian province in general were excited to host the event, which is expected to attract over 30,000 applications for 2,000 volunteer slots. "Preparations such as event arrangements, venue renovation, environmental improvements, conference logistics, security and public engagements, have been advancing in an orderly and coordinated manner," he assured.