Book Fair Blues in Hong Kong: A Tale of Shifting Habits and Fickle Weather The Hong Kong Book Fair has long been a beloved annual tradition, drawing hundreds of thousands to its seven day extravaganza.
However, this year's edition, which concluded on Tuesday, appears to have defied expectations.
Despite over 1,000 shoppers attending the final day, many booksellers reported weaker foot traffic and spending compared to last year. Shifting consumer habits are partly to blame for the downturn.