Originally Posted by
austgap
I'm a bit confused about the definition of a 3rd Country. I'm doing SIN-HKGx-PEK-HKGx-BKK. Because HKG is only a transit point, it doesn't count which means I can take advantage of the 24hr transit visa, correct?
to confirm
moondog's reply, your itinerary for TWOV purposes is HKG-PEK-HKG.
You will either be refused boarding at SIN or HKG, or if you make it to china, forced to either buy an onwards ticket, or be denied entry.