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Hong Kong scheme praised for boosting tourism and cross-border ties

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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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Hong Kong scheme praised for boosting tourism and cross-border ties

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Eric Jiang ·

    Mainland Chinese pay tribute to Tung Chee-hwa for opening door to Hong Kong

    Mainland Chinese have paid tribute to Hong Kong’s first chief executive, the late Tung Chee-hwa, for introducing a solo-travel scheme more than two decades ago that opened the city to millions of travellers and created indelible memories for middle-class families. The Individual …

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