Hong Kong Port Area Bill – Charm

Secretary for Security Chris Tang believes “the public is glad to see a proactive government and Legco that gets things done for the people”. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong to fast-track border crossing upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill

2 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong authorities have pledged to fast-track renovation, equipment installation and testing at an upgraded border checkpoint as the legislature prepares to approve the Huanggang Port bill this week, pending an opening date. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill, which provides the legal basis for implementing…

Hong Kong gazettes bill to enable joint immigration checks at Shenzhen crossing

2 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong authorities have gazetted a new law regulating an upgraded border crossing, between the city and Shenzhen, marking another major step to launch the first joint immigration model that will cut clearance times from the current 30 minutes to five. The Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill was gazetted on Tuesday, with a…