(CNN) —

On paper, it seemed like a fantastic deal.

In 2017, the Chinese government offered to spend $100 million to build an ornate Chinese garden at the National Arboretum in Washington.

Consisting of temples, pavilions and a 70-foot (21-meter) white pagoda, the project excited local officials, who hoped it would attract thousands of tourists each year.

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