CultureHong Kong’s trading-card boom: How a game card became a ‘paper gold’ asset
Trading card games have surged worldwide, attracting players who also buy and sell cards as investments. The global market was valued at about $7.8 billion in 2025 and could reach $12.86 billion by 2031. An Illustrator Pikachu card sold for more than $16 million earlier this year, setting a collectibles trading record.
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BBC Chinese★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 02:06Original
Hong Kong’s trading-card boom: How a game card became a ‘paper gold’ asset
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