The world's largest credit union VISA says China has become the largest tourist source in the Asia-Pacific region.

Visa International Service Association's latest report shows China attracted 11.5 million inbound tourists last year.

These tourists spent UD$10 billion using their VISA credit card in China.

The organization expects China's tourism revenue will reach US$60 billion by 2008.

By 2020, China will become the largest tourism destination and the fourth largest tourist source in the world.

 (Xinhua News Agency October 20, 2004)