What's Causing the Drop-Off in Travel to China?


	What's Causing the Drop-Off in Travel to China?

Rebecca Ruiz

6-16-2008 5:06 PM

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Rebecca Ruiz says:

As this article points out, new visa restrictions, the tension over Tibet, the Sichaun province earthquake and rising inflation are discouraging travelers from visiting China. Given all of these conditions, would you travel to China?

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6-16-2008 8:19 PM

meancookie89

HELL NO!

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