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Record Tourist Surge in Hong Kong Fueled by Blackpink

1/27/2026

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Mainland Chinese tourists flocked to Hong Kong over a record-breaking weekend, driven by Blackpink's concerts.
Hotel and retail leaders urged the government to leverage celebrity events to boost tourism.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced an 11% rise in foreign and mainland companies.
A Shanghai Gold Exchange agreement aims to position Hong Kong as a gold trading hub with expanded storage.

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Story summary

Mainland Chinese tourists flocked to Hong Kong over a record-breaking weekend, driven by Blackpink's concerts.
Hotel and retail leaders urged the government to leverage celebrity events to boost tourism.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced an 11% rise in foreign and mainland companies.
A Shanghai Gold Exchange agreement aims to position Hong Kong as a gold trading hub with expanded storage.