{
  "id": 13866661,
  "title": "Travellers from both sides praise revamped crossing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/travellers-from-both-sides-praise-revamped-crossing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T03:36:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1873574-20261012.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Travellers from both sides of the border have commended the newly renovated Huanggang port for its convenience. The facility opened its doors at 6:30am on Monday, offering 24-hour clearance services for both passengers and vehicles. One Shenzhen resident expressed delight at the spacious and comfortable nature of the port, noting that it was \"very convenient\" to access via the Shenzhen metro system. Another woman appreciated the expanded connectivity options, with increased bus services linking various districts within the Special Administrative Region (SAR). She emphasized the added flexibility, mentioning new routes to locations like Tai Po, Ma On Shan, and even the airport.\n\nFrom the Hong Kong side, a visitor highlighted the ease with which she could now visit Shenzhen and other mainland cities, remarking that it would be her preferred choice for future border crossings. She pointed out that the fare to reach Huanggang port was more affordable compared to the previous Lo Wu checkpoint. Additionally, a man shared that the journey from Tsing Yi to the port took only around 20 minutes, making it easily accessible. Even a feng shui master, Mak Ling-ling, commended the smooth operation of the port, noting that the increased number of lanes facilitated a faster clearance process, taking less than a minute.",
  "summary": "The first travellers to pass through the redeveloped Huanggang port on its first day of operation have praised its convenience. The new facility opened at 6.30am on Monday, providing 24-hour clearance services for passengers and passenger vehicles. One traveller from the Shenzhen side said it was spacious, comfortable and very convenient. “I came early just to try it out,\" she said. \"It feels…",
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      {
        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "Travellers from both sides praise revamped crossing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/travellers-from-both-sides-praise-revamped-crossing-13867414",
        "published": "2026-10-12T03:36:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}