Hong Kong, Shenzhen confirm Huanggang Port to open on Monday
Authorities say new border crossing will commence operations at 6.30am on October 12 as sole 24-hour checkpoint
The revamped Huanggang border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen will open on Monday, after both sides confirmed the facility was ready for service.
The Hong Kong government said on Friday that the new Huanggang border crossing would commence operations at 6.30am, October 12, replacing the current Lok Ma Chau-Huanggang port as the sole round-the-clock clearance point.
“Acceptance inspection of the new port building of the Huanggang Port has been completed. Following the completion of a series of system tests, trials and emergency drills by both Hong Kong and Shenzhen, it has been confirmed that the port is ready for opening,” it said.
Top Guangdong official Huang Kunming visited the facility on Thursday and called on Shenzhen to use the upgraded border checkpoint to better align with Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis plan, according to state media.
