Opinion: Is Hong Kong ready for border reopening?

After China abruptly dropped its zero-Covid policies this month, Hong Kong quickly followed up on Tuesday, ending its “0+3” three-day medical surveillance regime for overseas arrivals, the last remaining Covid-related restriction on international travel after almost three years. Discussions on reopening the city's border with mainland China are also back on the agenda, with officials on both sides sending the message that they are working towards relaxing China's “5+3” eight-day q…