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Sky Connection pledges to fight Hong Kong tobacco proposals 

Hong Kong-Mainland China border crossings such as Lo Wu are vital for Sky Connection's tobacco business

HONG KONG. Government proposals to abolish inbound tobacco allowances for travellers would have a severe impact on cigarette sales, notably at shops on the border with the Chinese Mainland. That's according to leading travel retailer Sky Connection, which says it is already lobbying vigorously against the proposals, announced last week by Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang.

Sky Connection operates Arrivals (as well as Departures) shops at Hong Kong International Airport and serves inbound travellers from China at its shops on the land border.

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