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Drop in China tourists takes toll on HK - from bling to buns

After falling 16% in 2015, mainland tourist numbers are down 13% in first 4 months

Published Fri, Jun 24, 2016 · 09:50 PM

Hong Kong

HONG KONG'S sharp drop in visitor arrivals from mainland China has hurt retailers' sales from luxury watches and gems to anti-wrinkle cream and pastries as the slowdown deepens in the world's second biggest economy.

Net income at Sa Sa International Holdings Ltd fell 54 per cent to HK$383.5 mill…

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