21.   Border controls remain in effect between Hong Kong and the mainland, although thousands of people cross with relative ease.

22.   Border controls remain in place.

23.   Border controls remain tight, stopping many mainland residents from seeking a better life in this affluent city.

24.   Border controls remain in effect between Hong Kong and the mainland.

25.   Border controls remain strict, thwarting the dreams of many mainlanders hoping for a better life here.

26.   Border controls remain in place after Hong Kong, a former British colony, became part of China two years ago.

27.   But controls remained in place for other taboo Web sites, including Voice of America and human rights groups such as Amnesty International.

28.   But the territory is governed separately and strict border controls remain.

29.   Controls remain in effect only on pharmaceutical products, school supplies and gasoline.

30.   Controls would remain only on weapons, money and smuggling, he said.