| Title： | The evolution of Chinese border tourism policies: an intergovernmental perspective on border tourism in Xishuangbanna |
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| Authors： | Gao Jun (Tom), Ryan Chris, Zhang Chaozhi, Cui Jiasheng |
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| Year： | 2022 |
| Abstract： | The study examines the evolution of China's border tourism policies based on the case of Xishuangbanna. Findings show a three-stage policy evolution, namely bottom-up promotion of tourism (the 1990s), inhibition of tourism (the 2000s), and reposition of tourism within broad national contexts (the 2010s). The lei motif behind such policies lies in a pragmatism born of the need to achieve economic growth via border openness and border security. It suggests that the Belt and Road Initiative is a continuation of policies that date back to China's Opening-up and tourism is consistent contributor to policy evolution. |
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| Classification： | SCI |
| Title of Journal： | ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TOURISM RESEARCH |
