Hong Kong residents
Coverage of Hong Kong residents in the Nexus archive.
- Hongkongers increase cross-border shopping splurges, spending data shows
Hong Kong consumers increased cross-border shopping in mainland China due to lower prices and wider digital payment adoption. UnionPay data shows a nearly 30% year-on-year rise in offline card spending by Hong Kong residents in mainland China, with online transactions growing even faster in the first half of 2026.
- 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.
- Hong Kong Disneyland rolls out afternoon tickets, extra cooling to beat the heat
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort introduced a discounted afternoon 'Summer Chill' ticket for Hong Kong residents, priced at HK$480, allowing entry at 4pm to avoid peak heat and rain. The park also expanded cooling facilities to minimize summer weather disruptions.