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Financial Secretary Paul Chan said more than 13 million people have visited Hong Kong so far this year, which is an increase of 17 percent year-on-year.

The FS also expected a tenth consecutive month of year-on-year growth for retail sales throughout February.

This as authorities will continue to closely monitor the situation in the Middle East and rising oil prices, as well as their effects on Hong Kong. 

Having visited the Art Basel fair on Saturday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan noted on his blog that many exhibitors and event organisers were pleased with the increased people flow and positive situation with art sales. 

He further said many art lovers and collectors came all the way to the city not just for the art gala, but also to enjoy the local delicacies and visit landmarks. 

The finance chief emphasised that the government will continue to roll out an assortment of large-scale financial, cultural and sports events to attract high-quality tourists to the city. 

According to figures from last Friday, Hong Kong recorded more than 13.7 million tourists so far this year, which is a growth of 17 percent year-on-year.

A positive trend could also be seen in the city's stock and housing markets, which helped to boost the catering and retail sectors. 

The financial secretary expects retail sales figures throughout February, set to be released later this week, will continue its tenth consecutive year of growth year-on-year. 

In just the first two months of this year, the value of local exports increased by close to 30 percent year-on-year, which marked the 24th month of continuous growth. 

Private property prices have also risen by 2.6 percent, marking nine consecutive months of growth.  

Regarding escalating tensions in the Middle East, the FS stressed the war's effects on the city are limited owing to Hong Kong being a primarily service-based economy, which results in comparatively fewer exports to the conflict-ridden region. 

He added that concerns for local energy supply stability should be alleviated as there is strong backing from the motherland, noting that authorities will continue to closely monitor the situation and assess international energy markets.