Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 5 Issue 2

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Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 5 Issue 2
Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: Data Show Mixed Results for U.S. Agricultural Exports to Hong Kong in 2024; U.S. tariffs on Hong Kong exports draw strong rebuke but no immediate retaliation on U.S. goods; U.S. pet food brands attract Hong Kong pet lovers at Pet Show 2025; Hong Kong lawmaker calls for expanding Shenzhen visa program to Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou to boost tourism; Restaurant confidence rises as retail sales continue to slump; and Macau shoppers shift to online buying and digital payments.
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