China art market slumps on virus curbs, falling wealth: report

Hong Kong, mainland sales drop 14% in 2022 to $11.2bn as U.K. overtakes China

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Art Basel's Hong Kong event drew 86,000 visitors this year after the government lifted coronavirus restrictions. © Reuters

PAK YIU, Nikkei Asia writer

HONG KONG -- China's art sales slumped last year as harsh COVID-19 curbs and declining wealth in a slowing economy hurt demand.

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