Radio Television Hong Kong's News Round-up published a review of the news for 9 October 2026, uploaded at 19:53. The content provides detailed reports on local current affairs, Greater China news, international developments and other news, keeping close to the latest hot topics.
Some political parties hope that Huanggang Port can increase the number of high-end mainland tourists coming to Hong Kong to spend. The Tourism Promotion Association believes that the opening of the new port will bring business opportunities, and expects that many tour groups will use Huanggang Port to travel to the mainland in the next 6 to 9 months.
A 72-year-old Hong Kong news commentator, Wong Kwong-ngon, is standing trial at the District Court, charged with breaching the National Security Law for allegedly disclosing information that hindered a national security investigation. He runs a YouTube commentary channel under the pen name Wong On-yin, and told the court that details of his meeting with police were already public before he posted. He is the defendant in Hong Kong's first prosecution of this kind.
Multiple government departments mobilised about 150 people near Lion Rock Country Park for a cross-departmental wildfire and hill rescue exercise, simulating 25 hikers encountering a wildfire. The Fire Services Department deployed about 90 fire and ambulance personnel, deploying large drones to drop water bombs and using artificial intelligence to analyse wildfires, in preparation for operational deployment during the Chung Yeung Festival, while also urging the public not to leave embers when sweeping graves or hiking.
A 31-year-old hospital patient service assistant was charged with one count of threatening to destroy or damage property. The case began at Eastern Magistrates' Court, where he was alleged to have sent messages including "I'm going to bomb the MTR on New Year's Day" and "Admiralty Station" in a "League of Legends" chat room. The defendant said in his own defence that he had been insulted and provoked by other players, and that the three sentences were merely venting his emotions and nonsense. Magistrate Chu Man-hon adjourned the case to October 30 for verdict.
The Hong Kong Housing Society discovered a scam website impersonating the Housing Society, posing as the artificial intelligence receptionist of "Housing Society, Po On Road, Fanling" to lure users into conversing with fake AI customer service staff. The Housing Society clarified that the website has absolutely no connection with the Housing Society or any of its businesses and services, and has referred the incident to the police for investigation.
Kai Tak Sports Park announced today (the 9th) that the new outdoor performance and event venue 'Sovereign Theatre' has officially opened, located within the sports park's waterfront area. The theatre features an open design and is an open-air circular theatre, allowing the public to enjoy performances and take part in outdoor activities. The sports park believes the venue can become the park's newest 'check-in' hotspot and a waterfront landmark.
The Dental Council ruled in May that dental surgeon Lau Yuk-cheung be permanently struck off, removing his name permanently from the Register of General Dental Practitioners. The Council said Lau had failed to maintain his practice premises in a condition suitable for dental practice, and had also failed to ensure that proper measures were taken to control cross-infection. It made the ruling after considering the seriousness of the case.
Chris Sun said the three siblings in the Tuen Mun suspected child abuse case should not return home immediately, and the Social Welfare Department will arrange temporary accommodation for them. Follow-up placement of the case will be handled by the Social Welfare Department.
The new Huanggang Port will open next Monday (12th). Chan Yung described the port's exterior as resembling a space base, and reminded residents to allow extra time and plan routes in advance. He said Shenzhen only has Metro Line 7 connections, while Hong Kong mainly relies on public transport, and that people can check customs clearance conditions through the WeChat mini programme "i Port". He also urged people to be more patient when crossing the border.
Officers from the Regional Traffic Unit of Kowloon West Region stopped a suspicious taxi on Wash Street near Argyle Street in Mong Kok at about 1pm this afternoon. After searching a male passenger's backpack, suspected drugs were seized, including more than 80 etomidate cigarette cartridges, cocaine, ice and ketamine. The male passenger was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug trafficking. The quantity and value of the drugs are still to be counted.
KMB and Citybus will each launch 3 new routes to and from the new Huanggang Control Point, in line with the opening of the new Huanggang Control Point next Monday (the 12th), and will offer interchange discounts. KMB's routes are B10, B11 and NB73, while Citybus's routes are B13, B14 and B15.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) conducted a special joint operation with the police yesterday afternoon along Nam Sang Wai Road in Yuen Long and Luk Keng in Sha Tau Kok, successfully catching one unattended local dog without a microchip, which was sent to the animal management centre for detention and observation. The department will check lost-pet records and will prosecute the owner if there is evidence; if the owner cannot be found, the dog will be transferred to a partner animal welfare organisation for neutering and adoption arrangements once confirmed to be healthy and docile. The department reminded members of the public that if they encounter unattended dogs, they should stay calm, keep their distance, and call 1823 to report.
The Transport Department said passengers taking app-hailed taxis to the new Huanggang Port can be dropped off at the urban and New Territories taxi pick-up and drop-off areas at the new port's concourse. Assistant Commissioner for Transport (New Territories) Tse Sin-yi said communication with the trade had taken place and believed it was only an individual misunderstanding within the trade, while the L2 level provides assistance with arrangements for choosing taxi fleets; over 160,000 Hong Kong residents have registered to use the 'co-operative inspection' self-service channels.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) launched a new phase of special operations yesterday (the 8th), prioritising high-risk locations over the next 4 months where dogs have attacked passers-by and stray dogs have gathered. In the afternoon, the department and police captured an unattended mongrel in the Nam Sang Wai Road area of Yuen Long and the Luk Keng area of Sha Tau Kok, and sent it to the Animal Management Centre for detention and observation. The dog had not been microchipped, and the department will check lost dog records, and will prosecute the owner if there is evidence.
The rebuilt Huanggang Port Control Point will officially open at 6:30 am next Monday. The Transport Department said the control point will continue to adopt restricted area management, and no private car drop-off and pick-up area will be set up on the Hong Kong port area, with only public transport services such as franchised buses, public light buses, cross-border buses and taxis arranged. The Transport Department clarified that the control point interchange has drop-off areas for New Territories and urban taxis, and passengers taking booked taxis from urban areas can still be dropped off. The department will closely monitor and dynamically optimise public transport arrangements as needed.
Why read this: The article explains that the new Huanggang Port Control Point will not have a private car drop-off and pick-up area, and clarifies taxi drop-off arrangements, allowing readers to check the transport options available when crossing the border.