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Beijing has now ended mandatory quarantine in hotels for arrivals from abroad, including returning tourists. While some in B.C. are optimistic for a consequent boost to tourism, others expect it could take months before numbers get back to pre-pandemic levels.
VANCOUVER - Zhengwen Hao says the phone for his Richmond, B.C., restaurant hasn't stopped buzzing in recent days as relatives and friends in China make reservations as part of their plans to visit the province.