How travel permit for non-Chinese in Hong Kong has redefined weekends over border

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Non-Chinese residents in Hong Kong have experienced improved ease of crossing the border to Shenzhen and other nearby mainland cities due to a new travel permit, allowing access to leisure activities such as ski resorts and dining. Nevertheless, some challenges remain with inconsistent recognition by mainland Chinese immigration staff.

Visiting indoor ski resorts, enjoying water parks and eating at dim sum restaurants in Shenzhen and other nearby cities have become weekend draws for Hong Kong residents holding foreign passports, who praise a travel permit that has made crossing the border easier and faster. But even two years after the launch of the scheme, some hiccups remain, such as the lack of recognition of the permit by some mainland Chinese immigration staff, representatives of non-Chinese residents and foreign business...