Chinese tourist visa in Hong Kong still possible~?

Hello~ ^^ I am from the USA, but I currently live in South Korea. I am aware that I cannot get a Chinese L-visa directly from South Korea. I was told that I have to return to the USA in order to get it. However, I would like to avoid going back to the USA because it would cost me about $2,000. Is it still possible to get one in Hong Kong~? Even with the new rules~? I don't have a lot of money and would like to go directly from South Korea to Hong Kong and then to mainland China (Shanghai). I would much appreciate any insight. 谢谢~