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

South China Morning Post - Oct 9, 2026

Over 160,000 Hong Kong residents have already registered for the “joint clearance” channel ahead of the revamped Huanggang border crossing’s opening on Monday, with extra manpower deployed and high-level command centres activated to ensure a smooth opening. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Friday that his bureau would activate its Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre to oversee operations, while a joint command centre will be established with Shenzhen authorities. “We will...

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