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Largest ever squad for Asian Games

The 1,454-member delegation to the 16th Asian Games,which takes place in Guangzhou from November 12 to 27, includes a total of 35 Olympic gold medalists. Many of them are young without international experience. About two-thirds of the 977 athletes did not take part in the 2008 Olympics nor the Asian Games held in Doha, Qatar […]

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How to make money from your pavilion at the Shanghai Expo

The UK pavilion could be worth RMB600 million

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Silk Road, Three Gorges next main attraction

China‘s National Tourism Administration delegation to the United States has announced plans to push the Silk Road and Three Gorges as the "leading actors" to attract overseas tourists in the future now that the Shanghai World Expo is about to close. The Shanghai World Expo will close at the end of the month. The number […]

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Jump in travel to Asia Pacific region

According to the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Chinese outbound travelers to the Asia-Pacific region will jump from an estimated 45 million in 2010 to possibly 60 million in 2011. This is based on future orders and the fact that arrivals from China to the region grew by something like 30% in the first six […]

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Beijing Airport, Schiphol sign MOU

Beijing Capital International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a partnership for friendly cooperation. According to the MOU, the parties will enhance communication and cooperation in airport operation and management, especially the establishment of airline hubs and passenger services. As Schiphol has a track record of being at […]