The organiser of one of Hong Kong’s largest annual bazaars has said it expects stronger attendance numbers and a higher percentage of mainland Chinese visitors after authorities reintroduced multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents. The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong said on Wednesday the 58th edition of the Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo would…
Hong Kong’s tourism minister has brushed aside concerns that offering multiple-entry visas to more than 10 million Shenzhen residents might trigger a resurgence in parallel trading, speaking a day before the new policy takes effect. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung Yun-hung said on Saturday that the visa scheme would benefit Hong Kong’s…
Shenzhen residents can apply for multiple-entry visas to Hong Kong from December 1, mainland Chinese authorities have announced, allowing them unlimited entry within a year with stays not longer than seven days each time. From the same day onwards, Shenzhen authorities will not accept “one-trip-per-week” visa applications, but holders of valid visas will be able…
Hong Kong’s leader has hinted at coming positive developments about the resumption of multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents and the expansion of a “one-trip-per-week” visit scheme to more mainland Chinese cities. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Thursday expressed his gratitude to the central authorities for their support of the measures aimed at revitalising Hong…