Hong Kong is set to reopen its borders with Mainland despite the surge in COVID-19 infections. It’s in contrast to nations worldwide tightening entry restrictions for Chinese visitors. Experts expressed concerns that the actual COVID-19 situation in mainland China is much more severe than imagined. With the doubtful official figures of confirmed cases and deaths,…
Hong Kong to Reopen Border With Mainland Amidst China’s Surge of COVID-19 Infections
January 2, 2023
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