‘There is a lot of pent-up demand’: world awaits return of Chinese tourists

As China reopens to the world for the first time in almost three years, 24-year-old May Liang is wasting no time in planning her first trip.

The student, based in the city of Nanjing, hopes to travel to Hong Kong as soon as this month and has already budgeted Rmb5,000 ($730) for high-end cosmetics.

“I miss the streetscape, vibe and food so much,” she said. “Beauty products sold in Hong Kong still have a competitive edge in terms of…