Consumption doldrums see hairy crab prices down in China on eve of ‘golden week’ holiday

Consumption doldrums see hairy crab prices down in China on eve of ‘golden week’ holiday

As China’s National Day holiday approaches, prices of hairy crabs, one of the most popular seasonal gifts at this time of the year, are down markedly as the first batches are delivered to markets across the country. Industry insiders predict that prices will fall further, citing higher production, shrinking gift-giving demand and weak household spending….

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Fake Maxim’s mooncakes among HK$1 million in counterfeit goods seized in Hong Kong

Fake Maxim’s mooncakes among HK$1 million in counterfeit goods seized in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested two people over smuggled counterfeit goods worth HK$1 million (US$128,570), including more than 170 boxes of fake Maxim’s mooncakes. The Customs and Excise Department said on Tuesday that other than the mooncakes, it had seized 3,700 items of suspected counterfeit goods including apparel, accessories, proprietary Chinese medicines, perfumes, cosmetics…

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Fake Maxim’s mooncakes among HK$1 million in counterfeit goods seized in Hong Kong

Fake Maxim’s mooncakes among HK$1 million in counterfeit goods seized in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested two people over smuggled counterfeit goods worth HK$1 million (US$128,570), including more than 170 boxes of fake Maxim’s mooncakes. The Customs and Excise Department said on Tuesday that other than the mooncakes, it had seized 3,700 items of suspected counterfeit goods including apparel, accessories, proprietary Chinese medicines, perfumes, cosmetics…

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