does hong kong qualify as the 3rd country?

Question

I am travelling from Australia to Guangzhou and then onto Hong Kong.   Does this qualify for the visa free entry status?Thanks

Miller · Answer

HK is not regarded as a third country, but it is regarded as a third region based on the policy. So if the staying time is longer than 72 hours, you can still enjoy the policy.

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Does Hong Kong qualify as the 3rd country?