The 1999

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(also known as the 1999 China International) was a professional

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tournament that took place between 11 and 19 December 1999 at the JC Mandarin Hotel in

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. The tournament was the fourth ranking event out of the 1999/2000 season. The defending champion was

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, but he was eliminated in the first round, losing 1–5 against

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won the tournament by defeating Stephen Lee 9–2 in the final.

Wildcard round

Main draw

Final

References

{{Snooker season 1999/2000 1999 (2)

Open (snooker) Sports competitions in Beijing December 1999 sports events in China