China approves Japan, U.S., other destinations for group tourism

South Korea, Australia, Myanmar, India, Pakistan, Turkey also included in list

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Chinese tourists visit Sensoji Temple in Tokyo: Japan imposes strict visa requirements for individual Chinese visitors. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The Chinese government released a new list of destination countries for outbound group tourism, including Japan, South Korea, Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. on Thursday, a move that will give a lift to retailers and other travel-related businesses in those countries.

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