Hong Kong may import halal food for Muslim tourists, a government official has said, as the city ramp up efforts to accommodate Muslim visitors.
Warner Cheuk, deputy chief secretary, said that as Hong Kong develops into a Muslim-friendly tourist destination, halal food could be brought in from abroad, according to local media reports.
"Hong Kong may not have many Muslims, but we need to make a lot of halal food. There are many Muslim countries in Asean, and we can attract restaurants and import food from these nations," RTHK English News reported him as saying.
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