Focus Taiwan
Date: 02016/09/20
By: Chen Wei-ting and Lee Hsin-Yin
Taipei, Sept. 20 (CNA) Taiwan saw the number of visiting Chinese tourists plummet by 32.41 percent in
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August compared with the same period of last year, according to Tourism Bureau data released Tuesday, increasing concerns about more serious contraction of the market sector.
According to the statistics, Taiwan recorded 248,538 visits from Chinese nationals, down from 367,736 last year.
The decline is more pronounced in the segment of group tourists, which accounted for only 73,380 Chinese visits in August, a 54.96 percent year-on-year drop.
The situation is worrisome for local tour operators, as many of them rely heavily on the Chinese market. [FULL STORY]
