China Seeks to Make Travel, Payments Easier for Foreigners
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China plans to make it easier for foreign tourists to book tickets, register at hotels and use their overseas bank cards in an effort to boost stubbornly low visitation figures.
The State Council released the list of measures, though stopped short of outlining specific strategies to hit its targets, in a statement on Friday that underscored tourism’s important role in spurring economic growth. The release coincides with the first day of of the eight-day National Day and Golden Week holiday period, which is typically a boon for travel and consumption.