Hong Kong welcomes 1st int'l cruise ship after anti-epidemic measures adjustment

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Hong Kong welcomes 1st int'l cruise ship after anti-epidemic measures adjustment

STORY: Hong Kong welcomes 1st int'l cruise ship after anti-epidemic measures adjustment DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Silver Spirit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): KEVIN YEUNG YUN-HUNG, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, HKSAR 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADAM RADWANSKI, Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Silversea STORYLINE: Hong Kong on Wednesday welcomed the first international cruise ship after the adjustment of the city's anti-epidemic measures. Leaving Singapore on Jan. 5, Silversea Cruises' Silver Spirit berthed at Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui. Tourists from about 20 countries were welcomed by local officials who are glad to see a milestone in the city's tourism revival. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): KEVIN YEUNG YUN-HUNG, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, HKSAR "Today is a very important day as an international cruise sailed in Hong Kong, marking a milestone. We will continue to promote Hong Kong's cr

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