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Number of China-US tourists expected to reach 5 mln in 2016

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11-22-2016 04:03 BJT

NBA fans who tuned into the recent game between the Washington Wizards and Miami Heat were in for an extra treat: traditional Chinese dragon dances during half-time.

The events at Saturday’s game marked the end of the China-U.S. Tourism Year of 2016. The head of China’s National Tourism Administration Li Jinzao exchanged gifts with Wizards owner Ted Leonsis.

Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang addresses the China-U.S. Tourism Year 2016 Closing Ceremony in Washington D.C., the United States, Nov. 20, 2016. China-U.S. Tourism Year 2016 came to the end on Sunday, with officials from both countries pledging to expand tourism cooperation and enhance friendship. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang addresses the China-U.S. Tourism Year 2016 Closing Ceremony in Washington D.C., the United States, Nov. 20, 2016. China-U.S. Tourism Year 2016 came to the end on Sunday, with officials from both countries pledging to expand tourism cooperation and enhance friendship. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

2016 was dubbed China-U.S. Tourism Year when Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the U.S. last September.

The two countries implemented more than 100 tourism projects this year, while the number of visitors between the two countries is expected to reach more than 5 million.

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