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Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles: application window opens for five new GBA cities

Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles: application window opens for five new GBA cities

From 29 June, eligible drivers in five additional mainland cities can apply online to bring their private cars into Hong Kong for up to three days under the expanded Southbound Travel scheme. The move doubles the daily quota, promises faster business visits across the Greater Bay Area and signals deeper cross-border integration.

Jun 30, 2026
China and Hong Kong push APEC-wide plan to streamline travel rules

China and Hong Kong push APEC-wide plan to streamline travel rules

China has tabled an ambitious APEC plan to cut red-tape for international travellers, with Hong Kong backing the push for region-wide digital visas and interoperable e-gates. If realised, the reforms could slash paperwork costs for Hong Kong-based firms and bring millions of extra passengers through HKIA, reinforcing the city’s role as a regional mobility hub.

Jun 30, 2026
Chinese dissident’s perilous voyage highlights asylum pathways from Hong Kong

Chinese dissident’s perilous voyage highlights asylum pathways from Hong Kong

An Associated Press feature recounts how mainland dissident Dong Guangping fled China by dinghy, was detained in South Korea and swiftly resettled to Canada, with Hong Kong media amplifying the story. The case sheds light on humanitarian migration channels and prompts employers to review risk protocols for politically sensitive staff.

Jun 30, 2026

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