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Hong Kong fast-tracks border upgrades with new co-location bill

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Hong Kong is expediting upgrades to a border crossing with mainland China, with the Legislative Council preparing to approve a bill that will establish a co-location arrangement. Security Secretary Chris Tang stated the bill must be passed by July 31 to enable Hong Kong's jurisdiction over its designated port area. Preparatory work, including system installation and testing, will commence upon the bill's passage, with the aim of opening the upgraded Huanggang Port as soon as possible. AI

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Hong Kong fast-tracks border upgrades with new co-location bill

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Hong Kong to fast-track border crossing upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill

    Hong Kong authorities have pledged to fast-track renovation, equipment installation and testing at an upgraded border checkpoint as the legislature prepares to approve the Huanggang Port bill this week, pending an opening date. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said th…

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