Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill gazetted on Tuesday, with opening date of new complex yet to be agreed with mainland Chinese authorities.

Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill gazetted on Tuesday, with opening date of new complex yet to be agreed with mainland Chinese authorities.

Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping says bill, which provides legal basis for co-location arrangement at border crossing, must be approved by July 31.

Call for action follows tabling of bill to allow travellers to undergo Hong Kong, mainland Chinese immigration procedures in one go.

Upgraded border crossing will be first to use ‘joint inspection’ model for clearance.