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Hongkongers to use single ID at revamped Huanggang Port

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Hongkongers will soon have a more streamlined experience when crossing the border at the revamped Huanggang Port. Security chief Chris Tang announced that travelers can now use either their Hong Kong identity card or their Home Return Permit, rather than needing both. This change is part of a new "joint clearance" model designed to expedite passenger flow, allowing individuals to complete departure and arrival procedures at a single checkpoint with just one document. AI

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Hongkongers to use single ID at revamped Huanggang Port

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jess Ma ·

    Hongkongers can use either ID or home return permit at revamped Huanggang Port

    Hongkongers can present either their identity card or home return permit at the revamped Huanggang border checkpoint instead of both documents under the latest agreement with mainland Chinese authorities, the security minister has revealed. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-…

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