China's Total Tourist Income Hit 343 Billion Yuan Last Year ����It is reported that in 1998 after overcoming the adverse impact exerted by the Asian financial crisis and the devastating floods, China's tourist industry still gained good achievements. It is estimated that the country hosted 62.5 million overseas tourists, earning US$12.5 billion in the year; it received 659 million domestic travelers, earning an income of 343 billion yuan, up 10.2 percent over a year before. ���� HomeNews 1999-01-04 Page1