
The revamped Huanggang border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen will open on Monday at 6:30am, replacing the Lok Ma Chau-Huanggang port as the sole 24-hour clearance point after both sides confirmed readiness through inspections, tests, and drills, with Guangdong official Huang Kunming urging alignment with Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis plan.
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The Huanggang border crossing is being upgraded to replace the Lok Ma Chau-Huanggang port as the main 24-hour clearance point between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, part of broader efforts to strengthen regional integration.
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.

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