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Hong Kong Cantonese restaurants face slump, urge food culture export

Hong Kong's Cantonese restaurants are facing a significant revenue slump, with earnings dropping 27.9% in the first quarter compared to 2018, while non-Chinese dining receipts increased. Industry leaders are urging the city to actively promote its culinary heritage internationally, similar to South Korea's economic strategy focused on food culture export. They suggest innovation and dedicated food promotion areas, like those in Shanghai and South Korea, are crucial to prevent further market shrinkage and preserve Cantonese cuisine's appeal. AI

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Hong Kong Cantonese restaurants face slump, urge food culture export

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lam Ka-sing ·

    Hong Kong urged to export food culture as Cantonese restaurants hit hardest by slump

    Hong Kong must step up efforts to export its food culture and promote its culinary heritage, industry leaders have said after a recent study found that Cantonese restaurants have borne the brunt of the sector’s slump. Data released this month by the Legislative Council Secretaria…