HKSAR financial chief: Hong Kong strives to bolster high-value tourism

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Nov 9, 2026

Hong Kong will continue to promote mega events and upgrade supporting facilities to bolster high-value tourism and the convention and exhibition industry, Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday.

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