Hong Kong aims to boost its tourism through the public debut of six panda cubs, expecting to draw large crowds at Ocean Park. This initiative comes amid efforts to recover from the pandemic and other setbacks,

From harbor-front sculptures to posters and even a pyrotechnic drone show, Hong Kong is in a panda frenzy. The city’s six pandas are front and center in the government’s latest effort to boost its lackluster tourism industry and revive an economy that’s struggling to regain momentum.

Hong Kong launches a naming contest for its first locally-born panda cubs, boosting tourism interest. The twins debut at Ocean Park amid financial concerns, while officials highlight conservation and economic benefits of the panda craze.