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Hongkongers increase cross-border shopping splurges, spending data shows
Hong Kong consumers increased cross-border shopping in mainland China, with UnionPay data showing a 30% year-on-year rise in offline spending and stronger online transaction growth in H1 2026, driven by lower prices and digital payment adoption.
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