World urged to be 'China-ready' for travelers

Western merchants need to stop treating Chinese as "walking wallets or handbags" and prepare to receive more Chinese travelers, according to tourism professionals at a recent expo in Tianjin.

"A Chinese saying goes that harmony creates wealth. Goodwill, appreciation of different cultures and harmony will translate into wealth on different levels," says Garry Crockett, global executive chairman of China Ready & Accredited.

Statistics show Chinese made 100 million trips overseas in 2014. China has become the third-ranking country as a source of outbound visitors.