Xi Jinping Invites American Tourists to Save Tanking Chinese Economy

SUMMARY

Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited American tourists to visit China to help revive its struggling economy, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchanges at a recent tourism summit in Xi’an. This summit, the first since 2019, aimed to attract U.S. visitors amid ongoing economic challenges such as manufacturing disruptions, a sluggish job market, and a severe real estate crisis. U.S. President Joe Biden supported this initiative, inviting Chinese tourists to the United States. Despite these efforts, the U.S. State Department has a travel warning for China due to risks of arbitrary detention for Americans. Xi’s broader strategy includes reassuring foreign investors to foster a more welcoming business environment and mitigate the economic downturn.