Hong Kong gears up for expected influx of arrivals ahead of new year

Hong Kong gears up for expected influx of arrivals ahead of new year

[South China Morning Post] - 12/29/2024

Nearly 260,000 people enter city through 13 checkpoints by 4pm on Sunday.



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