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Mainland tourists pack Hong Kong stores, but retailers report modest spending
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Mainland Chinese tourists have poured into Hong Kong during the first two days of the National Day “golden week” holiday, but retailers have warned that the surge in visitor numbers is not translating into an equally strong boost in spending.
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2 Oct 06:33
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Mainland tourists pack Hong Kong stores, but retailers report modest spending
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