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China, US vow to boost tourism at the ongoing 25th session of the US-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade
China and the United States vowed to further enhance bilateral cooperation in boosting tourism and people-to-people exchanges. At a forum on China-US tourism cooperation held as part of the ongoing 25th session of the US-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT), visiting Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang said a recent decision by both governments to extend the validity of tourist visas for each other's citizens will provide great development opportunities for tourism industries of both countries.
Outcomes:
According to the vice premier, the two countries should work together to make the total number of tourist visits each year exceed 5 million as early as possible, with 10 million as the next goal. Pritzker mentioned the need for additional steps to support the increased travel demand that will accompany the visa validity extension, such as the expansion of airline capacity and infrastructure investment.
Contact Info:
State Council of the People's Republic of China, United States Department of Commerce, Office of the United States Trade Representative
Government?:
Yes
Type of Exchange:
diplomatic
Partners:
State Council of the People's Republic of China
United States Department of Commerce
Office of the United States Trade Representative
Sponsor(s):
United States Government; Chinese Government
Participants (Types):
government officials and industry professionals
Number of Participants:
over 200
Exchange Date:
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Continuing:
No
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Level of Government:
national
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
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