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Hongkongers seize July 1 freebies and discounts with gusto

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Hongkongers enthusiastically embraced a variety of freebies and discounts offered to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the city's return to Chinese sovereignty. Residents formed long queues for deals at restaurants, museums, and on public transport, with free tickets for popular attractions like the Hong Kong Palace Museum and M+ museum being quickly claimed. Many took advantage of percentage-based discounts on food and services, making the most of the celebratory offers. AI

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Hongkongers seize July 1 freebies and discounts with gusto

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cannix Yau ·

    Hongkongers snap up July 1 freebies and discounts with gusto

    Hongkongers took full advantage of perks and discounts offered at restaurants, shops, transport and museums to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty on Wednesday. Long queues formed at local cha chaan teng, cinemas, shopping centres and outsid…

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