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


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Chief Executive Carrie Lam says time has come for a ‘pragmatic approach’ over flow of people Authorities discussing removing 14-day quarantine period for those with negative Covid-19 tests Carrie Lam says internal discussions over move are at advanced stage as time has come for ‘pragmatic approach’. 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...