But even the Chinese gift won't solve all of Dominica's problems.

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Still, Oedo is stepping up efforts to boost revenue from Chinese tourism, sending marketing officers to major Chinese cities and stuffing its gift shops with items popular with Chinese tourists.

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Mid-Autumn Festival is an important day for the Chinese, marked by family reunions and gift-giving.

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