Sources earlier told the Post that tourists from Harbin and other cities in Heilongjiang province would be added to the scheme in the next phase.
Industry chief Wong was among those who met Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), on Friday.
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs arrived in the city last Thursday to conduct a fact-finding mission. He will depart on Wednesday.
Wong said one of Xia’s team who specialised in economic development had told attendees that central authorities would gauge how Hong Kong managed the coming expansion of the solo traveller scheme, including the impact on local residents.
“From [his wording] during the conversation, I believe Beijing will open up more cities soon,” he said. “[Xian and Qingdao] are the testing spots. If Hong Kong operates smoothly, there will be more cities…
