CS: Further enhancing collaboration between departments of Hong Kong and Mainland port authorities (with photos)

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     The number of passenger trips between Hong Kong and Shenzhen has recorded new highs over and over again in the past weekends, and the total cross-boundary passenger traffic on August 10 (Sunday) reached 1.34 million, surpassing all previous records. The Liantang Port/Heung Yuen Wai boundary control point (BCP) in particular is a popular choice among Mainland tour groups. During peak hours, some Mainland tour groups had to wait for a longer time on the Shenzhen side before crossing the boundary into Hong Kong. With the implementation of multipronged measures, the waiting time for both outbound and inbound travellers at the Hong Kong BCP is less than 15 minutes.

     The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, visited Shenzhen this morning (August 18) to meet with the Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal Government, Mr Qin Weizhong, to exchange views on further enhancing communication and co-ordination between departments of Hong Kong and the Mainland at BCPs, with a view to better addressing the increasing demand for cross-boundary travel. Also attending the meeting were the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; the Director of Immigration, Mr Benson Kwok; and the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat.

     Mr Chan Kwok-ki shared that the HKSAR Government has been proactively preparing for peak weekend passenger traffic, including operating additional counters and e-Channels, as well as setting up temporary counters at BCPs. Through flexible manpower deployment, all clearance counters and kiosks at busy BCPs are operated to ease passenger and vehicular flows, ensuring smooth and orderly immigration clearance.

     At the meeting, both sides agreed that government departments of the two places at BCPs will strengthen communication and co-operation further, and plan ahead in response to the latest trends. Both sides will also reinforce the existing joint notification mechanism to improve communication, information sharing and dissemination, with the aim of enhancing the clearance capacity of BCPs. Given the popularity of the Liantang Port/Heung Yuen Wai BCP among Mainland tour groups, and the concentrated arrival of these groups at weekends, both sides will actively explore ways to strengthen strategic communication and collaboration and further share operational experience with a view to enhancing the experience of Mainland tour groups crossing the boundary into Hong Kong.

     Noting that the number of cross-boundary passenger trips between Hong Kong and Shenzhen continues to hit record highs, Mr Chan Kwok-ki said that not only does this fully reflect the mutual engagement between the people of Hong Kong and Shenzhen, but it also continuously injects momentum into the economic development of both places. He expressed his gratitude to the Shenzhen Municipal Government for its ongoing and strong support for BCP operations. He also thanked relevant departments of the two places at BCPs for their long-term and close co-operation in managing every peak travel period together.

     Mr Chan Kwok-ki and the delegation returned to Hong Kong in the afternoon.

Ends/Monday, August 18, 2025
Issued at HKT 20:00

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The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (left), visited Shenzhen this morning (August 18) to meet with the Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal Government, Mr Qin Weizhong (right), to exchange views on further enhancing communication and co-ordination between departments of Hong Kong and the Mainland at boundary control points.

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (fourth left), visited Shenzhen this morning (August 18) to meet with the Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal Government, Mr Qin Weizhong (fourth right), to exchange views on further enhancing communication and co-ordination between departments of Hong Kong and the Mainland at boundary control points. The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung (third left); the Director of Immigration, Mr Benson Kwok (second left); and the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat (first left), also attended.