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Hong Kong's dog-friendly restaurant scheme sparks debate amid mixed business results

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A new scheme in Hong Kong allowing dogs into nearly 1,000 restaurants has seen mixed reactions one month after its implementation. While some restaurateurs, like Ken Chu Ka-chun, have reported a business boost of up to 20% from pet owners, the policy has also sparked controversy online. Critics have voiced their opposition, leading to online attacks against proponents of the scheme, highlighting a divide between pet lovers and opponents. AI

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Hong Kong's dog-friendly restaurant scheme sparks debate amid mixed business results

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lo Hoi-ying ·

    How are Hong Kong restaurants faring 1 month into the dog-friendly scheme?

    Restaurateur Ken Chu Ka-chun recorded a 20 per cent boost in business at one of his restaurants at Kai Tak Sports Park over the past month, thanks to pet owners dining in under a government scheme allowing dogs into nearly 1,000 Hong Kong establishments since July 9. “We saw more…

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