Manila, Feb. 14 -- Xiamen Airlines is set to resume direct flights between Cebu and Quanzhou in Fujian to meet the growing demand for travel between China and the Philippines, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said Friday night.

The route will operate Tuesdays and Saturdays starting March 29.

The embassy said the airline will also increase flight frequencies between Xiamen and Manila.

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan announced the resumed route during the official launch of the Chinatown Revitalization Phase II at the Hotel Lucky Chinatown in Binondo, Manila.

Jing said China has decided to open the direct flights upon the request of Cebu residents.

"And if there are more tourists coming, then we will increase more," he sa...