23rd December 2024 – (Hong Kong) As of 9pm today, the Hong Kong Immigration Department reported that more than 970,000 people had crossed the borders. Among them, 542,000 departed from the territory, including 76,000 who left via the airport. Notably, over 51,000 were Hong Kong residents.
At the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau control points, approximately 105,000 and 100,000 individuals exited, respectively, with around 81,000 and nearly 73,000 being local residents.
In terms of arrivals, nearly 437,000 individuals entered Hong Kong, including 130,000 from mainland China across various control points. Additionally, 54,000 arrived through the airport, comprising about 30,000 travellers. This surge in movement highlights the increased travel activity ahead of the holiday season.
