Mainland Chinese visitors are expressing gratitude towards Tung Chee-hwa, the former chief executive of Hong Kong, for establishing the Individual Visit Scheme in 2003. This initiative allowed millions of mainlanders to visit Hong Kong, significantly boosting the city's economy and fostering cross-border understanding. The scheme has expanded from its initial cities in Guangdong to 59 cities nationwide, contributing to a substantial increase in mainland arrivals. AI
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