Xi proposes Asia tourism promotion plan
Share - WeChat

BEIJING -- China is willing to implement an Asia tourism promotion plan with other countries, President Xi Jinping said Wednesday.
Xi said Chinese people made more than 160 million outbound trips in 2018 while inbound trips by overseas tourists exceeded 140 million, calling them "important forces for promoting exchanges and mutual learning among Chinese and foreign civilizations."
Xi made the remarks in a keynote speech delivered at the opening ceremony of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations.
- Greece shares flavor of top alcoholic exports at expo
- Holiday travelers urged to give safety top priority
- China home to 5.08 million ancient and famous trees
- China's R&D spending reports steady growth in 2024
- Barrier lake disaster in Taiwan sparks heavy criticism of DPP
- Tech hub Hangzhou eyes high-level innovative city to draw global talent