Following are the remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, at a media session after inspection of the first-day operation of the Huanggang Port this morning (October 12): Reporter: Good morning, for the Secretary for Security, will the Joint Command Centre with Shenzhen still be in operation for the upcoming Chung Yeung Festival peak this weekend, and what enhancements will there be for the authorities to handle the upcoming Chung Yeung Festival and the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) conference at the checkpoint? And for the Secretary of Transport and Logistics, how would you ensure that the bus routes serving tour groups at the San Tin Interchange will not cause jams for other passengers at other stations? And how many extra buses could be provided at the transport buffer zone outside the checkpoint? Thank you. Secretary for Security: For the joint operation centre between Shenzhen and Hong Kong authorities, we will operate as long as it's necessary. In particular, during high peak season, for example, on weekends or during the APEC conference, we will ensure that we will have sufficient manpower, be it the Police, Customs, Immigration or other departments. We are ready to take the challenge, even with a high tide. Secretary for Transport and Logistics: The operation of public transport today so far has been smooth and efficient. We will not underestimate the challenges to be brought about in the coming long weekend. We have already agreed with the Police to arrange a public transport buffer area, which is very near to the Huanggang Boundary Control Point. We can make emergency and contingency arrangements and settings of franchised buses, minibuses and even taxis in the buffer area which can accommodate around 200 vehicles. With emergency vehicles to be set there and through the highly efficient communication channel here at the Boundary Control Point, we can arrange and depl

Country: Hong Kong
Actor: Secretary for Security (government agency); Secretary for Transport and Logistics (government agency)
Category: Critical infrastructure
Source: HK Government press releases · 12 Oct 2026