A decision has been made to delay the Amazing China-Hastings Year of Tourism competition, given the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.
Organiser Hastings District councillor Kevin Watkins said while it was disappointing to have to delay the most exciting part of the project, it was unavoidable.
"There are several things that have led to the decision," he said.
"Firstly, we want to be able to provide dates of travel to China for the three winners, and that is not possible at this stage.
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