Hong Kong and Shenzhen test procedures at revamped Huanggang Port

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Hong Kong authorities conducted initial testing of clearance procedures and private car access at the revamped Huanggang border crossing with Shenzhen officials. Hong Kong's No. 2 official, Eric Chan Kwok-ki, reported that the drill proceeded smoothly despite traffic congestion noted by a motorist association near the San Tin Interchange. A larger, large-scale cross-border drill involving 20,000 people is scheduled for next week to assess the facility’s capacity and test all 90 clearance channels.

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The upcoming stress test will determine if the facility can accommodate peak-level passenger and traffic flows before the port potentially opens as early as next month. Findings from these exercises, including identified improvements for bus and transport logistics, will be used to finalize operational preparations for the checkpoint.

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