STL visits Guangzhou
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, visited Guangzhou today (June 30) to attend a meeting of the task force for collaboration on Guangdong-Hong Kong transportation with officials of Guangdong Province. The Commissioner for Transport, Ms Angela Lee, also joined the visit.
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STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to promulgate the implementation of the Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles (the Southbound Travel Scheme) and optimise the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles (the Northbound Travel Scheme). Ms Chan said, "Since the launch of the Northbound Travel Scheme on July 1, 2023, over 100 000 vehicles have participated in the scheme. The usage of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) has also recorded new highs, with its two-way vehicular flow reaching a total of 450 000 vehicles in May 2025, i.e. a daily average of about 15 000 vehicles. Holding this meeting on the second anniversary of the innovative Northbound Travel Scheme is indeed very meaningful."
She continued that Guangdong and Hong Kong have been committed to promoting various cross-boundary transport measures to strengthen greater integration of people in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Over the past two years, the governments of both sides have been enhancing the arrangements for the Northbound Travel Scheme while proactively preparing for the Southbound Travel Scheme, including the use of two automated carparks near the HZMB Hong Kong Port for passengers to transfer flights in Hong Kong or go through immigration clearance to enter Hong Kong, as well as allowing Guangdong vehicles to enter Hong Kong urban areas. Under orderly and controllable circumstances, the Southbound Travel Scheme aims to provide options for tourists from Guangdong Province, meeting the keen expectations of the public on two-way travel and bringing new visitor segments to Hong Kong, which will benefit various industries. Ms Chan also took the opportunity to visit a local vehicle examination centre arranged by the Transport Department to learn about its operation, making good preparations for the Southbound Travel Scheme.
Ms Chan concluded her duty visit to Guangzhou and returned to Hong Kong this afternoon.
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs to publicise Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime at jewellery exhibition
Hong Kong Customs will set up a booth at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), from tomorrow (March 4) for five consecutive days to publicise the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime (Regime), and will provide on-site counter services to assist non-Hong Kong dealers in submitting cash transaction reports during their participation in the exhibition.
According to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615), unless exempted, any person who is seeking to carry on a business of dealing in precious metals and stones and engage in any transaction(s) (whether making or receiving a payment) with a total value at or above HK$120,000 in Hong Kong is required to register with Hong Kong Customs and fulfil his/her anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing statutory obligations as appropriate.All dealers in precious metals and stones must successfully obtain a relevant registration before they can carry out any cash or non-cash transaction(s) with a total value at or above HK$120,000.
For non-Hong Kong dealers fulfilling the prescribed conditions (including those who come to Hong Kong to participate in exhibitions), although they are exempt from registration, they are required to submit to Hong Kong Customs a cash transaction report for any cash transaction(s) (whether making or receiving a payment) with a total value at or above HK$120,000 carried out in Hong Kong within one day after the transaction, or before the dealer or the person acting on behalf of the dealer leaves Hong Kong, whichever is earlier.
Non-Hong Kong dealers can make an online submission of a cash transaction report via the Regime's webpage atwww.drs.customs.gov.hkby accessing the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Registration System. Details of the submission procedures are set out at www.drs.customs.gov.hk/download/drsform/Information%20Sheet%20-%20Submission%20of%20Cash%20Transaction%20Report%20by%20using%20DRS.pdf.
Non-Hong Kong dealers can also download the related form atwww.drs.customs.gov.hk/download/drsform/CED418_Form%208_Cash%20transaction%20report.pdfand then submit the report in person at Hong Kong Customs' booth in the exhibition.
The Hong Kong Customs' booth (Booth 1C-C18) is located at HKCEC Hall 1C and will be open from 10.30am to 6.30pm on March 4, from 10am to 6.30pm between March 5 and 7, and from 10am to 5.30pm on March 8.
Dealers can visit the website (www.customs.gov.hk/en/service-enforcement-information/anti-money-laundering/supervision-of-dealers-in-precious-metals-and-ston/index.html) for more information about the Regime.
Hong Kong Customs to publicise Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime at jewellery exhibition Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
