New rules have come into effect in Hong Kong designed to limit the number of pregnant women arriving from mainland China to give birth. From midnight (1600 GMT) pregnant mainlanders must arrange a hospital booking in advance before being allowed entry into Hong Kong. Those who are more than seven months pregnant but have no booking will be turned back by immigration officials. Hong Kong says the influx of mainland women has strained health facilities. The women are attracted by the chance to gain Hong Kong residency rights for their children, including health care and education. A Hong Kong birth also allows women to circumvent China's one-child policy and can give them access to higher standards of medical care. ...
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