Why the STM:
- has counters with double glazing (like 1cm each) and you can't hear anything from the staff
- has no speaker and microphone (like most of the subways in other countries) so that staff and clients can communicate
Infrastructure in China has developed in a flash.
You can now take a cheap and fast train transit from Hong Kong to China.
Even HKese prefer to spend their money "up North" as it cheaper, convenient transportation and high level of service.
I would say it's a kind of peer pressure tactics for the findom SW.
And mainly bragging for the rest.
Maybe a very small amount for appreciation in like you were in a hard financial situation.
Went again to have their grand opening special offer lol
Ordered their dessert with a flan and avocado cream.
Sorry for the not appetizing photograph lol