{
  "id": 11159740,
  "title": "National Day: Hongkongers visit Shenzhen for shopping and 60cm-long egg tarts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/national-day-hongkongers-visit-shenzhen-for-shopping-and-60cm-long",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T09:48:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3369458/national-day-hongkongers-visit-shenzhen-shopping-and-60cm-long-egg-tarts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hongkongers flocked across the border to Shenzhen on National Day, seeking lower prices and a wider range of leisure activities. Immigration figures indicated around 69,000 residents left Hong Kong by 10am on Thursday, while nearly 74,000 mainland Chinese visitors entered. At the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point, Hongkongers gathered in the morning to head north, while mainland visitors traveled in the opposite direction to celebrate the beginning of their National Day \"golden week\" break. Among those visiting Shenzhen were Lina Li, a 58-year-old retiree who planned to spend over HK$1,000 on food and spa treatments, and Rose Crut, a family of four traveling for a day trip. Some Hongkongers also visited Shenzhen for special events during the holiday, such as a woman surnamed Chiu who planned to shop at the Shenzhen International Auto Show 2026. Shoppers rushed through the mall, buying a variety of items, including the popular 60cm-long egg tarts, which were a recent trend on the mainland.",
  "summary": "Hongkongers flocked across the border on National Day for grocery shopping, massages and the chance to buy giant 60cm-long egg tarts, citing lower prices and a wider variety of leisure activities. Immigration figures showed that about 69,000 residents had left Hong Kong by 10am on Thursday, while the city had already welcomed about 74,000 mainland Chinese visitors. At the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line…",
  "key_points": [
    "Around 69,000 Hongkongers crossed to Shenzhen on National Day",
    "Nearly 74,000 mainland Chinese visited Hong Kong during the holiday",
    "Hongkongers shopped for 60cm-long egg tarts, a recent mainland trend"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
        "title": "National Day: Hongkongers visit Shenzhen for shopping and 60cm egg tarts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/national-day-hongkongers-visit-shenzhen-for-shopping-and-60cm-egg",
        "published": "2026-10-01T09:48:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}