Nintendo Switch 2 finds way into China via Hong Kong

Game console available on JD.com and Taobao, along with software

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The Nintendo Switch 2 was released globally on June 5 -- but not in mainland China. © Reuters

ITSURO FUJINO and MARIE SHIMOKAWA

SHANGHAI/OSAKA -- Although Nintendo has yet to officially release the Switch 2 in mainland China, the Hong Kong version of the gaming device is already available for purchase there online.

Vendors are apparently acquiring Switch 2 units sold in Hong Kong and reselling them. They are listed on such e-commerce platforms as JD.com and Alibaba's Taobao marketplace.

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