Xi Jinping marks second Mid-Autumn Festival in US during state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has not only made history as the first Chinese leader to undertake two formal state visits to the United States, he is also the only Chinese leader to be spending two Mid-Autumn Festivals on American soil. Xi offered festive greetings during his toast at Thursday’s state banquet. “As I speak, my compatriots in China are celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival – a cherished…
Over a thousand visitors braved the heat and streamed towards Hong Kong's Po Pin Chau section of the High Island Geo Trail on the first day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. The real-name reservation system, introduced to manage visitor numbers, underwent its first major holiday test. Mainland Chinese tourists, attracted by social media, made the trip specifically for day trips or short breaks.
One visitor, who arrived before the 9am reservation requirement, praised the scenic beauty and said she had discovered the spot online. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department's new scheme allows 2,000 people per day, divided into four two-hour slots of 500 visitors each.
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