Tag Archives: China

Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley

The Police will implement special traffic arrangements in Happy Valley today (November 4). These arrangements will remain in effect until the race meeting has concluded, spectators have dispersed, and traffic conditions return to normal.

A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from noon for day meetings or from 6pm onwards for night meetings:

1. Road closure

Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be rerouted one way northbound;
– Traffic along eastbound Queen’s Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Traffic along Queen’s Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen’s Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen’s Road East; and
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

1. Road closure

– The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC; and
– Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen’s Road East.

In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of the HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.

2. Traffic diversions

– Eastbound Queen’s Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Prohibition for learner drivers

Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

– Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
– Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
– Canal Road East; and
– The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day meetings, and from 5pm to 11.59pm for night meetings respectively.

During the implementation of the special traffic arrangements, any vehicles found illegally parked within the precincts of the specified areas will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

Depending on the prevailing conditions, other traffic control measures will be implemented. Motorists are advised to exercise patience and tolerance, and take heed of instructions of the police officers on site. read more

November 4, 2026 hksar govEast AsiaChina

Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley

November 4, 2026 hksar govEast AsiaChina

Lido Beach and Casam Beach temporarily closed

Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: Here is an item of interest to swimmers. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 4) that … read more

November 4, 2026 hksar govEast AsiaChina

SCED attends APEC Ministerial Meeting held virtually (with photo)

     The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, last evening (November 3) attended the 37th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting held virtually through video conference.

     Under the theme for APEC China this year – “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together”, Mr Yau at a discussion session highlighted that member economies must act together through enhanced dialogue and co-operation to achieve shared prosperity amid an ever-changing landscape and rapid technological advancement.

     Citing digital transformation as an example, Mr Yau said that practical co-operation will continue to be required among member economies to harness their respective strengths in digital technologies in a people-centred and inclusive manner. Domestically, Hong Kong is strengthening its research capacity in frontier technologies, and launching programmes to promote public awareness and responsible use of AI. Hong Kong looks forward to sharing its experiences and engaging in mutual learning with other member economies in these areas.

     Meanwhile, Mr Yau called on member economies to continue to strengthen connectivity in various areas, enabling the efficient flow of goods, services, capital, and people, while narrowing development gaps and creating opportunities for all sectors across the region. He added that any of the co-operation among member economies should continue to be guided by the Putrajaya Vision 2040 and the Aotearoa Plan of Action.

     At another discussion session, Mr Yau shared his insights on how to enhance economic integration for new growth in the region. Noting that enhancing economic integration has been the core objective of APEC, he said that one of the directions is to continue to advance the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP).

     “As part of Hong Kong’s wider efforts to contribute to the FTAAP agenda, we have been actively seeking early accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. We welcome the establishment of the Accession Working Group for Hong Kong in September this year, and hope that our accession could inject fresh impetus into advancing the FTAAP agenda,” Mr Yau said.

     Mr Yau also highlighted the importance of enhancing co-operation to deal with the seismic changes in the trade landscape. As technological advancement is increasingly transforming the conduct of international trade, deepening co-operation on this front is critical to promoting cross-border trade and investment. He said that to this end, Hong Kong fully supports the proposed Trade Digitalization Cooperation Framework as a guiding document for future co-operation.

     In addition, Mr Yau stressed that the multilateral trading system must remain the foundation of regional integration and international trade. “We call on member economies to continue supporting the World Trade Organization (WTO)’s reform agenda, incorporating plurilateral initiatives into the WTO framework, finding a permanent solution for the moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions, and facilitating the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce,” he said.

November 3, 2026 hksar govEast AsiaChina

HKIA launches new “Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote” service linking Hangzhou and Wuhan to offer passengers “one ticket, through-checked baggage” to global destinations via Hong Kong (with photos)

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) today (November 3) officially launched the “Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote” facilitated transit service. Upon the full implementation of the new service, passengers from Mainland cities, even when transferring between flights operated by different airlines, can enjoy a seamless “one-stop” service comprising “one ticket, one check-in, and through-checked baggage to the final destination”, allowing them to travel to worldwide destinations effortlessly via Hong Kong. Overseas passengers can also enjoy reciprocal arrangements to travel to different Mainland cities with ease via Hong Kong.

     The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, together with Deputy Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Mr Han Jun; Deputy Director of the Third Bureau of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council, Mr Wang Jinyu; the Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Vic Yau; the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Ms Clara Wong; and the Chairman of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), Mr Fred Lam, attended the launch ceremony today. In her speech, Ms Chan said that this new service is a crucial step in implementing Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan and integrating into and serving the overall national development. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the CAAC for its full support and policy guidance, which fully demonstrates Hong Kong’s unique hub role of enjoying strong support of the Motherland and being closely connected to the world, underpinned by an extensive international aviation network.

     She added that, the “Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote” service enables Hong Kong to align with the national aviation network development by linking the Mainland’s “internal circulation” aviation network with Hong Kong’s “external circulation” international aviation network, thereby upgrading Hong Kong from its previous role as a “super connector” to a pivotal point in the country’s dual circulation strategy.

     The new arrangement will enhance services across three key areas:

Passengers travelling from smaller Mainland cities to overseas destinations through Hong Kong will only need to complete a single check-in procedure. Their baggage will be checked through from the origin to their overseas destination, eliminating the need for baggage reclaim or re-checking in Hong Kong;
Passengers travelling from overseas destinations to smaller Mainland cities can enjoy reciprocal arrangements, connecting seamlessly to the Mainland through HKIA;
The arrangement will enhance connectivity between Hong Kong and Mainland airports, highlighting the efficiency and role of Hong Kong as an international aviation hub, further maximising HKIA’s function in connecting the Mainland and the world.

In the first phase, HKIA will roll out two brands, namely “Hangzhou-Hong Kong” and “Wuhan-Hong Kong” Transfer Services, leveraging the close ties between Hong Kong and Zhejiang and Hubei provinces:

“Hangzhou-Hong Kong” Transfer Services: Hangzhou and Hong Kong have long maintained close collaboration in economy, trade and technology. Building upon this mature partnership and high-frequency shuttle flights, passengers can access the world through Hong Kong’s dense international flight network.
“Wuhan-Hong Kong” Transfer Services: Wuhan, traditionally known as the “thoroughfare to nine provinces”, serves as a core dual hub for high-speed rail and aviation in the central region of the country, and is also a popular destination for Hong Kong people for business and tourism. The “Wuhan-Hong Kong” Transfer Services will further connect Wuhan’s high-speed rail network with Hong Kong’s international aviation network.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to work closely with the CAAC, the AAHK, airlines and relevant Mainland authorities to further expand the coverage of this facilitation service, with a view to attracting more Mainland and overseas passengers to transit through Hong Kong, thereby contributing to the country’s high-level opening up and consolidating Hong Kong’s status as an international aviation hub.