Hong Kong’s Huanggang crossing absorbs 366% surge as travellers stream back

Inbound crossings at Hong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port surged by 366 per cent on Monday afternoon over comparable periods in September, as the first long weekend since its reopening came to a close, with authorities expecting an even greater rush later in the evening. A steady stream of travellers returned to Hong Kong through the checkpoint on Monday, with crowds growing noticeably by 5pm, peaking at around 6.15pm, and tapering off by 7pm, as observed by the South China Morning Post. Unlike...