An aerial drone photo taken on June 9, 2025 shows the construction site of Xiang'an International Airport in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province. The construction of the airport is expected to be completed by the end of this year. It will be put into operation by the end of 2026. By then, the airport will be able to meet the annual passenger throughput of 45 million people, cargo and mail throughput of 750,000 tonnes, and aircraft take-offs and landings of 380,000. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

An aerial drone photo taken on June 9, 2025 shows the construction site of Xiang'an International Airport in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province. The construction of the airport is expected to be completed by the end of this year. It will be put into operation by the end of 2026. By then, the airport will be able to meet the annual passenger throughput of 45 million people, cargo and mail throughput of 750,000 tonnes, and aircraft take-offs and landings of 380,000. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

A worker conducts welding operation at the construction site of Xiang'an International Airport in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 16, 2025. The construction of the airport is expected to be completed by the end of this year. It will be put into operation by the end of 2026. By then, the airport will be able to meet the annual passenger throughput of 45 million people, cargo and mail throughput of 750,000 tonnes, and aircraft take-offs and landings of 380,000. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

This photo taken on June 16, 2025 shows the construction site of Xiang'an International Airport in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province. The construction of the airport is expected to be completed by the end of this year. It will be put into operation by the end of 2026. By then, the airport will be able to meet the annual passenger throughput of 45 million people, cargo and mail throughput of 750,000 tonnes, and aircraft take-offs and landings of 380,000. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

A worker grinds a column at the construction site of Xiang'an International Airport in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 16, 2025. The construction of the airport is expected to be completed by the end of this year. It will be put into operation by the end of 2026. By then, the airport will be able to meet the annual passenger throughput of 45 million people, cargo and mail throughput of 750,000 tonnes, and aircraft take-offs and landings of 380,000. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)