Looking at customs statistics, 1988 was a turning point. The amount of antique furniture imported from Hong Kong increased sevenfold, exceeding 200 tons. In the few years thereafter the amount rose and fell, but again increased dramatically beginning last year.
從海關的統計看來，民國七十七年是一個關鍵年，由香港進口的百年以上古物比前一年大幅增加了近七倍，超過兩百噸。