3rd February 2023 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong has officially reopened its border with the Mainland and more Chinese tourists are coming to Hong Kong to buy daily necessities. A few days ago, a netizen uploaded a photo of a pedestrian (gender unknown) squatting down near 168, Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. The pedestrian took of pants and underwear near a drain to defecate oblivious to passers-by. The picture was shared on a Facebook group and many netizens commented “Hong Kong is finally back to normal”. The person was wearing a red top at the time of the incident. It is unknown when the picture was taken but it is estimated that it was taken in the evening.
Meanwhile, another netizen shared on social media today showing a man who removed his mask to smoke while peeing into a garbage bin. The location is believed to be opposite Cheung Lung Industrial Building on Cheung Yee Street in Cheung Sha Wan. The exact time of the incident is unknown. Others immediately jumped to conclusion that the man must be from Mainland and they said that more similar incidents will occur after the border between Hong Kong and Mainland has reopened fully. Some even jokingly said, “Hong Kong welcomes you!” and “Hong Kong has finally returned to normal!”