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Here are Hong Kong’s remaining Covid restrictions

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced an end to hotel quarantine and pre-flight laboratory tests for travellers from Sept 26, the most significant step towards reopening since the pandemic began.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong to end mandatory quarantine for overseas arrivals within days

Incoming travellers will take an arrival test and must monitor their health for three days – during which they cannot visit bars and restaurants

The Independent UK

Hong Kong to end mandatory hotel quarantine for travelers

Hong Kong’s leader has announced the city would no longer require incoming travelers to quarantine in designated hotels after nearly two years

The Independent UK

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Hong Kong to end quarantine after outcry from firms, residents

Move to lift travel restriction comes amid fears the former British colony is losing its competitive edge.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong to cut hotel quarantine as China shows support

Hong Kong wants to relax Covid rules like mandatory hotel quarantine that have made travel difficult for nearly three years, Chief Executive John Lee said Tuesday, as mainland officials signalled their approval.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong leader ‘exploring’ easing of controversial COVID curbs

John Lee says changes to controversial hotel quarantine scheme should not cause “chaos or confusion”.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong flags COVID quarantine policy change, wants an orderly opening-up

Hong Kong said on Tuesday it aims to make an announcement soon on its controversial COVID-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals, as it wants to keep the city connected with the rest of the world and allow an "orderly opening-up".

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Hong Kong leader proposes 'reverse quarantine' for China travel

Hong Kong hopes to introduce "reverse quarantine" for people going to mainland China as the financial hub seeks to open up to the neigbouring technology city of Shenzhen after months of restrictions, the city leader said on Thursday.

Reuters

Hong Kong leader cancels China trip in blow to reopening hopes

John Lee had been due to visit Shenzhen and Guangzhou to discuss ways to resume travel with the Chinese mainland.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong to ease quarantine restrictions for travelers

Government officials in Hong Kong announced it would ease quarantine restrictions for international travelers visiting the region.

Tribune News Service

Cornwall mining industry playing 'big part' in A30 upgrade

The road is expected to be open to traffic in the winter of 2023

Birmingham Post

Alibaba, JD Surge Over 3% As Earnings Come Into Focus: Hong Kong Traders Shrug Off Pelosi-Linked Taiwan Tensions

Shares of Alibaba and JD.com rose over 3% in Wednesday morning opening trade, with Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index also beginning on a positive note, gaining 0.91%. Alibaba is set to release its June-quarter earnings on Thursday.

Benzinga

Shocking moment huge screen crushes dancer on stage during performance

A back-up dancer for the Cantopop boy band Mirror is in intensive care while another is being treated following the gig in Hong Kong

Irish Mirror

Government should encourage smokers to turn to vapes instead, poll says

ALMOST half of Scots think Holyrood should encourage cigarette smokers to switch to vapes, a poll has suggested, after a consultation called on…

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Almost half of Scots think smokers should be urged to vape instead, according to poll

According to the new survey for the Scottish Grocers' Federation, 45 per cent said they tended to agree or strongly agree that the Government should encourage tobacco smokers to switch to e-cigarettes

Daily Record

Scottish Government should encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes, poll suggests

The survey comes after a consultation proposing in-store promotional displays of e-cigarettes to be banned.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong leader defends health code plans to combat COVID

Hong Kong's leader is defending the city’s plans to implement health codes that would more accurately restrict the movements of inbound travelers and people infected with COVID-19

The Independent UK

Shanghai, Beijing order new round of mass COVID-19 testing

Residents of parts of Shanghai and Beijing have been ordered to undergo further rounds of COVID-19 testing following the discovery of new cases in the two cities

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong's John Lee stresses balance in easing quarantine

Hong Kong’s new leader John Lee says he will work on easing restrictions for travelers while balancing the risks of a coronavirus outbreak overwhelming the health care system

The Guardian - AU

Xi Jinping in Covid scare during Hong Kong handover trip

Hong Kong legislator tests positive after meeting Chinese president, and city-wide testing begins in Macau to contain its worst outbreak

ABC News

How Hong Kong's small business owners are helping protesters in this Beijing-ruled city

For three years, Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters have been inked by tattoo artist Kirian. She uses iconic symbols in her designs to preserve Hongkongers' memories of a tumultuous time.

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping hails China’s rule over Hong Kong on 25th anniversary of handover

Chinese president says ‘one country, two systems’ will endure and democracy flourishes after unprecedented unpicking of freedoms

Evening Standard

Xi Jinping defends China’s rule of Hong Kong in 25th handover anniversary

Xi Jinping has defended China against accusations that it is undermining freedoms promised to Hong Kong since its handover 25 years ago.

The Independent UK

Timeline: Hong Kong under 25 years of Chinese rule

Hong Kong has marked the 25th anniversary of its handover from British to Chinese rule

Axios

China's Xi defends Hong Kong clampdown during visit marking 25th anniversary of handover

"It is a universal rule in the world that political power must be in the hands of patriots," Xi said.

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