Hong Kong Conducts Large-Scale Drill to Prepare for Huanggang Port Opening

2026-08-13 17:35 Last Updated At：19:00

First large-scale drill conducted at Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area (with photos/video)

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (August 13) conducted a large-scale drill at the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area, with a view to testing the overall management of passenger and vehicular flows at the port building and the public transport interchange (PTI), and to prepare for the upcoming official opening of the port.

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First large-scale drill conducted at Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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First large-scale drill conducted at Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

About 1 000 civil servants from over 20 departments had been mobilised for this drill. They were instructed to take different modes of public transport (including franchised bus, short-haul cross-boundary coach, green minibus and taxi) to reach the PTI located on the second floor of the port building. Afterwards, they proceeded to the departure hall on the fifth floor and the arrival hall on the fourth floor, then returned to the PTI on the second floor. Subsequently, they followed the instruction to leave the port by taking public transport. Participants and vehicles dispatched by various public transport operators participated in cyclical trials involving more than 120 departures to simulate the flow of people and vehicles arriving and departing from the port. These trials aimed at testing and assessing the management of passenger and vehicular flows, passageway capacity, arrangement of on-site guidance, traffic control, and various supporting measures at the port building and PTI.

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, inspected the drill on-site. Mr Tang said that the flow of the entire drill had been smooth and meticulously arranged under the close co-operation of all parties.Areas for improvement were identified and will be gradually addressed in subsequent drills. This large-scale drill achieved the expected results and test objectives. He said he hopes that through interdepartmental co-operation, larger drills could be conducted in the future for continuous optimisation of the detailed arrangements, thereby making the most comprehensive preparation for the opening of the Huanggang Port. Ms Chan stated that the first drill today had primarily tested local and cross-boundary public transport services and ancillary arrangements of the Hong Kong Port Area. During the drill, the management of passengers boarding, alighting and queuing, and the management of passenger and vehicular flows operated smoothly, resulting in a positive passenger experience. The Transport and Logistics Bureau and the Transport Department will continue to carefully review and improve the arrangements based on user needs, ensuring the best possible preparation for a highly efficient transport network at the Huanggang Port.

Representatives from various bureaux, departments and organisations participated in the drill, including the Security Bureau, the Transport and Logistics Bureau, the Civil Service Bureau, the Hong Kong Police Force, the Transport Department, the Highways Department, the Immigration Department, the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, the Department of Health, the Fire Services Department, the Architectural Services Department, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, the Government Property Agency, the Digital Policy Office, the Office of the Communications Authority, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, the Civil Aid Service, the Auxiliary Medical Service, and various public transport operators.

The HKSAR Government will continue to conduct drills and tests of various scales to comprehensively assess the capacity of the Huanggang Port and its surrounding facilities.

Getting the port ready for opening at an early date is the common goal of the two governments of Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The HKSAR Government will continue to work closely with the Shenzhen side to press ahead with the various preparatory tasks at full steam. Upon confirmation by both sides that the port is ready for safe and smooth operation, the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong will finalise the official opening date of the Huanggang Port and make timely announcements to the public.

RTHK Celebrates Solar Project 2026 Closing Ceremony with Student Presentations and Future Innovation Insights.

RTHK holds Solar Project 2026 Closing Ceremony

Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) held the Solar Project 2026 ClosingCeremony today (August 13). The Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Ms Angela Lee, officiated as guest of honour, joining the Director of Broadcasting, Ms Angelina Kwan, to witness 106 students from 77 secondary schools present the learning outcomes they achieved through the programme.

In her address, Ms Lee said,"Amid a shifting global economic landscape and rapid technological advancement, Hong Kong will seize the opportunities presented by the National 15th Five-Year Plan, channelling our unique strengths into the broader national development agenda and innovation ecosystem. From the digital economy and innovation and technology to cultural and creative industries and professional services, tremendous opportunities lie ahead. These are opportunities that call for a passionate, creative, and committed new generation, just like our Solar Ambassadors, to step up and seize them."

The Solar Project 2026 was themed "Cultural and Tourism Junior Reporters". Participating secondary school students took on the role of Solar Ambassadors and engaged in a series of study visits and training activities. These included a study trip to Qianhai, Shenzhen, in late June, accompanied by workshops on digital media production as well as broadcasting and hosting skills; a visit to Xinjiang in early July; and a mid-programme sharing session in late July. At today's closing ceremony, the Solar Ambassadors shared their learning outcomes through a variety of formats, telling the nation's story to the world from a youthful perspective. Ms Lee encouraged the Solar Ambassadors to sustain their passion and curiosity, to keep exploring and embrace innovation, and to continuously develop themselves in order to be well prepared to seize future opportunities.

Other guests attending the closing ceremony included Senior Curriculum Development Officer (Personal, Social and Humanities Education) of the Education Bureau Ms Carmen Chan, members of the RTHK Advisory Committee, and representatives from co-organising and sponsoring organisations.

RTHK will produce a special programme, "Solar Project", to comprehensively document the highlights of this year's activities. The programme will air on RTHK TV31 for three consecutive Fridays beginning August 28 at 9.30pm.

Solar Project 2026 is jointly organised by RTHK and the Hong Kong Chinese Culture Development Association, sponsored by the B&P Foundation, and funded by the HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland.

Hong Kong Conducts Large-Scale Drill to Prepare for Huanggang Port Opening

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