Immigration Department Responds to Reports of Staff Shortage at New Huanggang Port
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After reports circulated of a serious shortage of frontline staff at the new Huanggang Port, the Immigration Department responded on 19 October 2026, saying it was aware of the circulating information and had reviewed its contents. The Immigration Department stressed that it had already recruited additional staff before the port opened and would continue to deploy manpower flexibly to meet operational needs in the initial period after opening. It also said it would maintain close communication with relevant mainland authorities and closely monitor the port's operation.
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- 香港電台·即時本地Immigration Department Responds to Reports of Staff Shortage at New Huanggang Port, Says Staffing Was Increased Before Opening
Reports say frontline staffing at the new Huanggang Port is severely short. The Immigration Department responded that it is aware of the circulating information and has understood its content, stressing that staffing was increased before the port opened. The Immigration Department said it will continue to deploy staff flexibly to meet operational needs in the initial period after opening, and will maintain close communication with relevant mainland authorities and closely monitor port operations.
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