As an ethnic Cantonese woman, I get asked to breastfeed elsewhere more because establishments are embarrassed for me as there is a deep-seated notion that a Chinese woman should not be exposed in any way. Most will not bother you if you do not speak Cantonese. That said, I do think that the general public now is the most accepting in the past 7 years I've had to breastfeed in public than in the past. I'm more likely now to get words of encouragement from strangers now when I breastfeed in public - even in Cantonese. My experience has been HK island only.
breastfeeding in in public in HK
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On the other question, western brands are more expensive here - Medela, Avent, Mustela, etc., but the Asian brands will be cheaper. The Japanese and the Taiwanese companies come up with some pretty remarkable things that I had never knew I "needed". 
Also, local supermarkets/pharmacies and baby shops will have better prices than the chain supermarkets/pharmacies or department stores.
Also, local supermarkets/pharmacies and baby shops will have better prices than the chain supermarkets/pharmacies or department stores.