Hong Kong-mainland China border could reopen soon as city seeks to recover from Covid-19


HONG KONG, Sept 29 (SCMP): Hong Kong is in advanced internal talks to reopen the border for local residents living in mainland China to return to the city, with officials hoping the move will help revive the beleaguered economy.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said on Tuesday that discussions were under way to reopen cross-border travel in a “gradual and orderly manner”, while taking into account the risks to public health.

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