Remarks by S for S at media session after large-scale stress test conducted at Huanggang Port
The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, met the media with the Commissioner for Transport, Miss Winnie Tse, after the large-scale stress test conducted at Huanggang Port today (August 29). Following are the remarks of Mr Tang:
The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, Photo by Bastille Post
Reporter: For Hong Kong residents wishing to use the Hong Kong identity card to enter Shenzhen, do they need to hold an effective home return permit (Home Visit Permit), even when they are not using that document? Are there going to be any further joint drills with Shenzhen authorities? And what more still needs to be fixed after today's drill?
Secretary for Security: I would like to announce that, for passengers using our e-Channels, whether you are going to Chinese Mainland or coming back from Chinese Mainland to Hong Kong, you can use either your Hong Kong identity card or your Home Visit Permit. You can use both now. Although some of you may use the facial recognition contactless system, please remember you still have to bring along your Hong Kong identity card and your Home Visit Permit.
The second large-scale stress test conducted at Huanggang Port, Photo by Bastille Post
Today's exercise overall was smooth and we consider it a successful exercise. Whether we still need to do a big exercise as such, we will do an internal review. But of course, some small-scale exercises, in particular targeting individual areas, we still have to do quite a few.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the remarks.)
Brussels ETO promotes Hong Kong's wine industry, academic exchange and music talent in Sicily, Italy
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Brussels (Brussels ETO), continued its efforts to promote Hong Kong's wine and spirits industry as well as cultural and academic exchanges in Europe.
A trade and cultural promotion programme was conducted in Sicily, Italy, featuring meetings with institutional and industry representatives, including the President of Associazione Sicilia, board members of wine associations and representatives of wine consortiums, to explore collaboration opportunities in the wine and spirits sector. Brussels ETO representatives also met the Rector of the University of Palermo to promote academic and student exchanges with universities in Hong Kong.
On August 26 (Sicily time), Brussels ETO supported a performance by acclaimed Hong Kong pianist Rachel Cheung at the Palermo Classica International Festival 2026. Her programme featured works by Beethoven, Schumann, Tan Dun and Chopin. Around 200 people attended the concert and applauded her outstanding performance.
Speaking at a networking dinner on August 27 (Sicily time), the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung, described Cheung's performance at the festival as a fine example of how music can transcend geographical and cultural boundaries and bring people together. Ms Yung said Hong Kong and Italy shared a deep appreciation of arts and culture, and highlighted Hong Kong's commitment to promoting cultural exchange and strengthening its position as an international cultural hub where East meets West.
The Palermo Classica International Festival is a renowned summer music festival in Sicily. This year, it features more than 60 international musicians and 40 events, spanning classical music, jazz, film scores, tango, opera and symphonic rock.
Brussels ETO promotes Hong Kong's wine industry, academic exchange and music talent in Sicily, Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO promotes Hong Kong's wine industry, academic exchange and music talent in Sicily, Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO promotes Hong Kong's wine industry, academic exchange and music talent in Sicily, Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO promotes Hong Kong's wine industry, academic exchange and music talent in Sicily, Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
