LegCo Members Visit Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Ahead of Opening

LegCo Members visit Huanggang Port Building Hong Kong Port Area

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The President of the Legislative Council (LegCo), Dr Starry Lee, together with members of the LegCo Panel on Security and other Members, conducted a visit to the Huanggang Port Building Hong Kong Port Area (the Hong Kong Port Area) today (August 1) to learn about the latest preparatory work prior to its opening, including facilities operations and clearance arrangements.

Accompanied by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, Members first received a briefing by representatives of the Security Bureau on the latest progress of the preparatory work for the Hong Kong Port Area, as well as the passenger clearance routes and facilities layout in the building. Members considered that the redevelopment of Huanggang Port is one of the key initiatives through which the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) better integrates into and serves the overall development of the country, as well as a major livelihood project long-awaited by the public. In this regard, Members expressed their hope for early opening of the port.

The Hong Kong Port Area was established at the midnight of July 31 and is under the jurisdiction of the HKSAR in accordance with the laws of the HKSAR. Members noted that the redeveloped Huanggang Port will be positioned as the most important 24-hour passenger land boundary control point between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Adopting the co-location arrangement and the novel "collaborative inspection and joint clearance" mode, the overall clearance time will be significantly reduced from 30 minutes to approximately 5 minutes, significantly enhancing the passenger clearance experience and efficiency.

Members then visited facilities of the Hong Kong Port Area, including the Public Transport Interchange, Passenger Clearance Hall, Vehicle Clearance Level and the Immigration Clearance Hall for On-board Passengers, to gain first-hand knowledge of various operational arrangements of the Hong Kong Port Area. Members received a briefing by representatives of the Immigration Department on the operation of the "collaborative inspection" automated channels at the Passenger Clearance Hall, noting that passengers will only need to queue up once for document inspection or "face scan" clearance for identity verification to complete the respective immigration procedures of the two places, simplifying the passenger clearance procedures.

Members also observed the "joint one-stop" vehicle lanes at the Vehicle Clearance Level, and were briefed by representatives of the Customs and Excise Department on the "five-party inspection" arrangement for vehicles and drivers. Members learned that drivers will have to complete clearance procedures with the collection of body temperature, travel document, facial features and fingerprint data in one go through the "integrated information collection device". The relevant information will then be transmitted to five different customs, immigration and quarantine authorities of Hong Kong and Shenzhen for respective immigration inspections. This will significantly enhance clearance efficiency.

During the visit, Members exchanged views with government representatives on various issues, covering the public transport facilities connecting to the Hong Kong Port Area, preparatory tasks prior to its opening, including status of various tests and drill arrangements, as well as supervision of operations, with a view to ensuring smooth operations after the opening of the port in the future.

A total of 37 Members attended the visit. In addition to members of the Panel on Security, other non-members also attended.

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Members visit the Huanggang Port Building Hong Kong Port Area (the Hong Kong Port Area) today (August 1). Photo shows the President of LegCo, Dr Starry Lee (fourteenth left, front row), the Chairman of Panel on Security, Mr Shiu Ka-fai (eleventh left, front row) and other Members with the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung (thirteenth left, front row) and other government representatives at the Hong Kong Port Area. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Members visit the Huanggang Port Building Hong Kong Port Area today (August 1). Photo shows the LegCo Members receiving a briefing on the operation of the Huanggang Port Building. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Members visit the Huanggang Port Building Hong Kong Port Area today (August 1). Photo shows the LegCo Members receiving a briefing by the Immigration Department representatives on the operation of the "collaborative inspection" automated channels at the Passenger Clearance Hall. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Members visit the Huanggang Port Building Hong Kong Port Area today (August 1). Photo shows the LegCo Members touring the "joint one-stop" vehicle lane to learn about the "five-party inspection" arrangement for vehicles and drivers. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Members visit the Huanggang Port Building Hong Kong Port Area (the Hong Kong Port Area) today (August 1). Photo shows the LegCo Members observing the Public Transport Interchange at the Hong Kong Port Area. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Legislative Council Members visit the Huanggang Port Building Hong Kong Port Area today (August 1) to learn about the latest preparatory work prior to its opening. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Attempted murder and suicide in Wong Tai Sin

Police are investigating an attempted murder and suicide case in Wong Tai Sin this morning (August 8), in which a 46-year-old man died.

At 7.19am, Police received a report from a security guard that someone was injured inside an elevator in Chiu Sin House, Upper Wong Tai Sin Estate.

Police officers sped to the scene. A 25-year-old man was found lying inside the elevator. Sustaining multiple serious injuries, he was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in conscious state. Officers later found that a 46-year-old man was lying on the podium of Chiu Sin House, who was suspected to have fallen from height. He was certified dead at scene.

Initial investigations revealed that the 46-year-old man had allegedly assaulted the 26-year-old man with a chopper inside the elevator. The 46-year-old man then fled away and was later suspected to have fallen from the unit he lived in.

A chopper in suspected connection with the case was seized inside the unit the 46-year-old man lived in.

Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.

Active investigation by the District Crime Squad of Wong Tai Sin District is underway. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 6157.

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