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China Eases Travel for Non-Chinese Hong Kong, Macau Residents with New Five-Year Permits

Jul 2, 2024, 04:21 AM

China has announced new measures to facilitate travel for non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macau. Starting next Wednesday, these residents will be eligible for five-year travel permit cards, enabling easier entry into mainland China and faster clearance at self-service border gates. This move, announced by Beijing, is part of a broader strategy to integrate Hong Kong and Macau into national development plans. Hong Kong leader John Lee has urged residents to take advantage of these new measures, highlighting their significance for cross-border exchanges. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has expressed gratitude for the new policy, which aims to enhance convenience for non-Chinese permanent residents traveling to the mainland. Reuters reported on the new visa policy.