160,000 Hongkongers register for ‘joint clearance’ ahead of Huanggang Port opening

More than 160,000 Hong Kong residents have registered to use “joint clearance” e-channels ahead of the revamped Huanggang border crossing’s opening on Monday, with extra manpower to be deployed and command centres activated to ensure a smooth start. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Friday that his bureau would activate its Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre to oversee operations. A joint command centre will also be set up with Shenzhen authorities. “We will monitor...