Published: 18:02, August 29, 2026 | Updated: 19:21, August 29, 2026
Preparation for launch
By Wang Zhan
Shenzhen and Hong Kong authorities conduct the second cross-boundary stress test at the Huang gang Port Shenzhen Port Area and Hong Kong Port Area on Aug 29, 2026. (EDMOND TANG/CHINA DAILY)

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Saturday conducted the largest ever cross-boundary stress test at the Huanggang Port with the relevant units of Shenzhen.

Involving over 20,000 civil servants from more than 70 bureaux and departments, the drill focused on testing the peak carrying capacity by further increasing passenger and vehicular flows to ensure comprehensive preparation for the opening of the port.

The drill marked the first test of the "joint one-stop" vehicle lanes for vehicle clearance.

China Daily’s Edmond Tang took the photos during the exercise on Friday.

A view of the Huang gang Port Shenzhen Port side during the second large-scale drill at the Huang gang Port Shenzhen Port Area and Hong Kong Port Area on Aug 29, 2026. (EDMOND TANG/CHINA DAILY). (EDMOND TANG/CHINA DAILY)
Hong Kong's civil servants participate in the large-scale stress test for the Huanggang Port on Aug 29, 2026. (EDMOND TANG/CHINA DAILY)
The stress test on Aug 29, 2026 includes various contingency scenarios. (EDMOND TANG/CHINA DAILY)
Cross-boundary private cars deployed for testing using the One-Stop Joint Services Lanes. (EDMOND TANG/CHINA DAILY)