Chief Executive Li Jia Chao, the top executive of the Hong Kong government, held a press conference on the 28th and said that the resumption of travel to and from mainland China, which has been severely restricted for about three years due to the effects of the new coronavirus, will be implemented by January 15. The goal is to do so," he said.
In addition, it announced that it will ease the infection control measures for the new coronavirus from December 29, abolish the mandatory PCR test for those who arrive in Hong Kong, and not identify close contacts.
In September, Hong Kong took its own measures, such as abolishing isolation measures for travelers from overseas, but it is partly in line with the Chinese government's major review of border measures from January 8. .
On the other hand, in response to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus in China, the Japanese government decided to limit direct flights from China, including Hong Kong, to four airports, including Narita and Haneda. Each company has canceled direct flights to Naha and New Chitose.
Regarding this, Minister Lee said, "We conveyed our disappointment to the Japanese government. We hope that this measure will be withdrawn as soon as possible."
Japan is a popular travel destination in Hong Kong, and since the ban on individual travel was lifted in October this year, more and more people are visiting Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido and Okinawa.