On Scout's Honor
The "Scout Programme on Respect for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)" is now recruiting younger generations in Hong Kong. The effort is jointly organized by the Scout Association of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, Motion Picture Association, and Hong Kong Intellectual Property Society. The program includes seminars, visits, and other activities intended to foster respect for creativity and inspire young inventors. The scout badges will be presented to scouts who have completed the program. Scout leaders were trained earlier this year to educate youth on the importance of IPR protection.
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Chinese Tourists Travel More...
As we reported in our March-April 2005 issue, more Chinese are traveling overseas—the number of outbound tourists hit 29 million last year, up 43 percent from 2003. Higher disposable incomes and fewer government restrictions, as well as more flights, allow Chinese to travel more easily and frequently. Of these travelers, 69 percent are women and 36 percent are in their 20s. Despite the increase, many Chinese still cannot afford overseas travel. Only one in ten residents of the mainland's three wealthiest cities—Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai—have traveled abroad.
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...and Spend More
According to a recent ACNielsen and Tax Free World Association survey, Chinese tourists drop an average of $987 during shopping sprees abroad, the highest in the world. Favorite purchases include expensive designer clothes, cosmetics, luxury brands, and candies. Shanghai travelers are the biggest spenders, leaving an average of $1,781 per capita in Europe. In contrast to tourists from other countries, Chinese tend to economize on hotel rooms and food.
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