The new two-tier customs arrangement between the SAR and Hengqin has contributed to the increase thanks to its largely tax-free status

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The August to October period experienced a small drop compared with the previous rolling three-month period, but fell by 12.4 percent year-on-year
The show, on 28 December, will also see performances from Julian Cheung, Pakho Chau and Janice M. Vidal and others
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