The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, departed for Shenzhen to visit the Futian Control Point and the Lo Wu Control Point today (May 12). He also attended a seminar held by the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government to exchange views with the Shenzhen counterparts on taking forward the planning and development of land boundary control points.

     In the afternoon, Mr Tang, accompanied by the Chief of the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, Mr Wang Gang, visited the Futian Control Point and the Lo Wu Control Point to learn about the operation of control points after the full resumption of cross-boundary travel and was briefed on their management, infrastructure and development plans. 

     Mr Tang attended the seminar held by the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government to learn about the overall planning of Shenzhen ports. He also exchanged views with the Shenzhen side on the planning and development of various land boundary control points to explore ways to boost co-ordination between the two sides to implement initiatives on control point enhancements. 

     Mr Tang said that the visits were comprehensive, enhancing exchanges between personnel from both sides and allowing him to observe the smooth operation of the control points after the resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and the Mainland. He said that the Security Bureau (SB) will work closely with Shenzhen through the task force for collaboration on planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points co-chaired by both sides to take forward the planning and development of land boundary control points.

     In addition to personnel from the SB, representatives from the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau, the Immigration Department, the Customs and Excise Department, the Hong Kong Police Force and the Architectural Services Department also participated in the activities today.

Ends/Friday, May 12, 2023
Issued at HKT 20:38

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