After the countdown of the New Year's Eve and Victoria ’s Hong Kong Fireworks show on the eve of New Year's Day, a large number of mainland tourists stayed in Hong Kong due to the paralysis of Shenzhen -Hong Kong cross -border traffic. The Hong Kong Government stated that it would discuss the time to extend the customs clearance of the two places with the mainland government.Tian Beichen, a member of the Legislative Council of the Real Political Government, said that according to his understanding, it will implement overnight customs clearance at the Shenzhen Bay Port on the fourth day of New Year's Eve.
Comprehensive Sing Tao Daily and the Internet media "Hong Kong 01" reported on Friday (January 19) that the Hong Kong Legislative Council on Thursday (18th) of the Hong Kong Legislative Council strengthened the joint development of the Guangdong -Hong Kong -Macao Greater Bay Area.Last year's New Year's Day, the "passenger changing hostel" was expressed dissatisfaction, and the Hong Kong government was promoted to discuss the extension of the customs clearance time with the mainland officials as soon as possible.
After the occurrence of mainland passengers was paralyzed by the Shenzhen -Hong Kong cross -border transportation, Hong Kong Chief Executive Li Jiachao ordered the establishment of a high -level large -scale event traffic arrangement for a coordination meeting.The activities of visiting Hong Kong are prepared in advance.
The Lunar New Year is approaching. The Cultural and Sports and Tourism Bureau, Transportation and Logistics Bureau, and Security Bureau is reported to prepare for the work of the Lunar New Year at the level of their respective policy bureaus.After the conditions are mature, a coordinated conference will be held.
Tian Beichen revealed that according to his understanding, the Hong Kong government and the mainland have discussed the 24 -hour customs clearance.) Implement at the Shenzhen Bay Port.In terms of Liantang Port, considering that the transportation facilities are not yet mature, the 24 -hour customs clearance will not be high.
Earlier, the Hong Kong Government suggested that MTR's service time on extend the cross -border route on the designated day until 3 am.Tian Beichen also revealed that the MTR has reflected up to 2 am. Due to the time maintenance of the railway, if the railway is required for maintenance, it will affect the operation of the entire Hong Kong line if it is extended to 3 am.