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South Korea courts Chinese tourists amid Beijing-Tokyo spat, but security challenges loom
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Chinese media reported a surge in ticket bookings and online searches for South Korea, citing data from one of China’s largest travel platforms, Qunar.
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SEOUL – South Korea appears to have emerged as a top alternative destination for Chinese travellers after Beijing urged its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan amid a deepening bilateral spat.
But there are also potential downsides when it comes to regional security, with ties among the three North-east Asian neighbours heading towards a freeze, say analysts.
