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Hong Kong’s commerce minister has defended the decision to allow Nicole Kidman to enter the city without being quarantined, saying the government had “struck a balance” between helping the Hollywood star and epidemic control. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau Tang-wah also said on Friday that a total of five members of the Amazon show Kidman is here to film have been granted exemptions, adding officials would continue to monitor the crew to ensure compliance with the rules. Government confirmation on Thursday of the exemption, which was granted to the Australian because of her “designated professional work”, sparked...