Key facts
- China's National People's Congress will vote on a bill regarding Hong Kong jurisdiction at Huanggang Port.
- Hong Kong will have jurisdiction over a section of the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen.
- The Huanggang Port is set to open next month.
- The port will feature a co-location arrangement for simultaneous customs and immigration checks.
- Xia Baolong is visiting Hong Kong for two days.
- Xia Baolong is Beijing's top official on Hong Kong affairs.
- Xia Baolong inspected public housing and the Northern Metropolis development area.
- The projects inspected are to align with China's 15th Five-Year Plan.
China's National People's Congress (NPC) is scheduled to vote on a bill that would extend Hong Kong's jurisdiction to a section of the redeveloped Huanggang Port located in Shenzhen. The port is slated for an opening next month and will feature a co-location arrangement, enabling simultaneous customs and immigration clearance for passengers and goods. This move is part of a broader integration effort between Hong Kong and mainland China.