Do I need a passport to go to China and Hongkong?

Legal analysis: To travel to Hong Kong, you must hold a Hong Kong and Macao Pass, and you don't need to bring your ID card and passport. The Hong Kong and Macao Pass is your identification for going to Hong Kong and Macao; The ID card is your identification in China; Passport is your identification for entering and leaving countries outside Hong Kong and Macao. If you are going to Hong Kong to transfer to a third country, you need to hold a passport instead of a pass.

Legal basis: Article 9 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration. China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country.

China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise.

China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.