1,500 Hong Kong residents tour revamped Huanggang Port border crossing
More than 1,500 Hong Kong residents toured the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing on Sunday as authorities pushed ahead with preparations for its opening. A Security Bureau spokesman said that participants took franchised buses or cross-boundary coaches from various districts to reach the crossing and were shown the new port building in groups. “The event effectively enhanced participants’…
Over 1,500 Hong Kong residents recently toured the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing, as authorities work towards its opening. The Security Bureau spokesman explained that participants took buses or cross-boundary coaches to the crossing and were given a tour of the new port building in groups, learning about public transport arrangements, immigration and customs clearance, and passenger-friendly facilities.
Four drills were conducted in August to test facilities and simulate emergency situations. The aim is to open the crossing by October 12. The group tours were led by volunteers from the Fire Services Department and the Correctional Services Department. The revamped crossing will be the first to use a joint inspection clearance system, allowing passengers to complete departure and arrival clearance using one identity document required by their destination.
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