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Mainland Tourist Influx Boosts Hong Kong Lunar New Year Sales

2/23/2026

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The Lunar New Year period in Hong Kong saw visitors from mainland China rise 13% to 1.02 million trips.
Jewellery sales increased 10% during the holiday period despite rising gold prices.
Industry representatives said overall business improved versus last year, though recovery varied by sector.
Retail sector lawmaker Peter Shiu Ka-fai attributed the upturn largely to mainland tourist influx.
The mainland holiday period ran from February 15 to February 24.

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The Lunar New Year period in Hong Kong saw visitors from mainland China rise 13% to 1.02 million trips.
Jewellery sales increased 10% during the holiday period despite rising gold prices.
Industry representatives said overall business improved versus last year, though recovery varied by sector.
Retail sector lawmaker Peter Shiu Ka-fai attributed the upturn largely to mainland tourist influx.
The mainland holiday period ran from February 15 to February 24.