Coronavirus: EU backs the lifting of Covid-19 travel curbs on Hong Kong, paving way for city residents to enjoy European leisure, business trips | South China Morning Post

The European Union has recommended that member states lift Covid-19 travel restrictions so vaccinated arrivals from Hong Kong and Macau can visit the bloc for leisure and business purposes, without requiring the cities to offer similar arrangements for people heading in the other direction. The EU Office to Hong Kong and Macau described the move as a "very positive step" towards allowing residents there to travel to Europe for reasons other than essential trips. However, Brussels' advisory ruling for member states does not set any conditions of reciprocation, leaving EU travellers continuing to face strict quarantine and testing requirements in…