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Chinese biggest Valentine’s Day spenders in Asia: survey

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People in China are the regions most ardent lovers, with three in four planning to purchase gifts for their special some-ones. Other amorous countries include Thailand at 74 percent, with Malaysia and Philippines following at 63 percent each.Besides being busy, this years holiday will also be lavish, as people plan to spend on average USD133 on Valentines Day gifts for their loved ones. People in Greater China lead the pack, with China (USD310) as the most generous, followed by Hong Kong (USD282) and Taiwan (USD271). Men in Asia Pacific plan to spend around 25 percent more than women on gifts.Chan Siu-kam has more.


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People in China are the regions most ardent lovers, with three in four planning to purchase gifts for their special some-ones. Other amorous countries include Thailand at 74 percent, with Malaysia and Philippines following at 63 percent each.Besides being busy, this years holiday will also be lavish, as people plan to spend on average USD133 on Valentines Day gifts for their loved ones. People in Greater China lead the pack, with China (USD310) as the most generous, followed by Hong Kong (USD282) and Taiwan (USD271). Men in Asia Pacific plan to spend around 25 percent more than women on gifts.Chan Siu-kam has more.



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