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Sydney Airport rides the Chinese tourism wave

Jamie FreedSenior Reporter

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Back in September 1984, Air China operated the first commercial flight between mainland China (Beijing) and Sydney Airport.

Fast-forward 31 years and now there are 44 flights a week between China and Sydney, with that figure expected to rise by more than 50 per cent in the coming peak summer season.

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Jamie Freed writes on business specialising in aviation, tourism, travel. Based in our Sydney newsroom, Jamie has 10 years experience as a journalist. Connect with Jamie on Twitter.

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