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Chinese tourists are taking the world by storm, buoyed by capitalist reforms and greater prosperity at home.

Right now, however, the Inland Northwest isn’t seeing much of that business — although it could, tourism officials here say. They believe Spokane and Kootenai counties will get a big boost of overseas interest following next year’s Sister Cities International conference here.

Read more about burgeoning Chinese tourism and our region’s potential to grab a share of it in Sunday Business.