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Hong Kong protests: Christmas cheer muted as spending falls, jobs lost
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HONG KONG - Merrymaking in Hong Kong this festive season looks set to be more muted, with some consumers choosing to have more low-key celebrations instead of splashing out on Christmas and New Year.
Wiping out some of the joy this December is Hong Kong's weak economy that has entered a technical recession, and the government's struggle with protesters that has lasted seven months.
