Number of tourists from Chinese mainland drop due to protests

World Today

More Chinese mainland tourists are abandoning Hong Kong as a holiday destination, put off by the frequent protests recently against mainland visitors.

CCTV’s Yu Li filed this report.

Highlights:

  • Up to 50 million mainland visitors come to Hong Kong every year, bringing profits to the local economy, and different habits.
  • Protests against mainland visitors has become more often than before.
  • A drop in visitors may result in a major blow to the local economy.