Shaolin Temple seals Australian deal

China's legendary Shaolin Temple in Henan province is poised to build a complex in Australia that will include a temple, four-star hotel, kung fu academy and educational facilities.

The center is expected to boost the Australian region's tourism industry and create hundreds of jobs.

Qian Daliang, general manager of Shaolin Intangible Assets Management, said on Friday the temple has completed a land purchase deal initiated in 2006 by paying A$4.16 million ($3.26 million) to a city in Australia's New South Wales state.