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Wave of Chinese tourists helps lift Asian economies

FRINGE BENEFITS As the Middle Kingdom's wealth begins to grow, more of its citizens have the funds to take a trip, spreading more capital around the region

REUTERS , SINGAPORE

"The Chinese may not have reached the peak of the Japanese during their heyday, but they are spending on luxury items as well," said Darren Cher, a senior executive with Singapore's Ananda Travel, which handles tours from China and Hong Kong.

"Rolexes are a popular buy," he said.

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