[Explanation] Starting from January 8, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong port will resume normal exchanges between the mainland and Hong Kong in stages and in an orderly manner.

How is the current port preparation?

The reporter recently conducted a field visit.

　　[Explanation] Futian Port is located in the central area of ​​Shenzhen. It is the first choice for many tourists to travel by land, and it is also the one with the largest number of reservations among the three land ports.

The reporter saw at the scene that Futian Port has maintained all aspects of the facilities and equipment in the port area, and has made corresponding signs to facilitate customs clearance for citizens.

Walking into the entry-exit hall, the staff of the border inspection are conducting a simulation drill on the customs clearance process; while in the duty-free shop, the staff is sorting out the goods, and the business can resume after customs clearance is resumed.

　　[Explanation] According to reports, there are 57 fast lanes and 30 manual lanes in the direction of exit at Futian Port, and 52 fast lanes and 28 manual lanes in the direction of entry. Adjusted to meet the customs clearance requirements of passengers.

　　[Explanation] On January 7, the reporter visited the merchants around Futian Port and learned that merchants from all walks of life are actively preparing.

　　[Same period] Ms. Chen, the owner of the shop

　　All of us are looking forward to this customs clearance. We went to the market this afternoon to buy a lot of fruits and came back, and the amount of vegetables tomorrow is estimated to increase according to the market circulation.

Basically, the shops on this street are being renovated, and the ZTO Express next door is also rushing to repair overnight, and it will open tomorrow immediately.

　　[Explanation] The owner of a restaurant near the port told reporters that she has been in business here for more than ten years, and she is full of expectations to see "regular customers" and old friends in Hong Kong after customs clearance.

　　[Same period] Ms. Huang, the owner of the restaurant

　　I was very excited and happy, and then I made a lot of preparations.

In the past, we must have had a lot of regular customers, Hong Kong customers who came to us for consumption, and then there were also many friends in Hong Kong.

During the epidemic, my friends from Hong Kong have not been here for three years. I just hope that tomorrow will be as "crowded" as before.

　　[Explanation] Granny Lin, who lives near Futian Port, was equally excited. She told reporters that her two granddaughters have been studying in Hong Kong since they were young. They have been taking classes online since the epidemic. After customs clearance, they can go back to school.

　　[Concurrent] Granny Lin, a nearby resident

　　(Granddaughter) went to kindergarten in Shenzhen, and later went to Hong Kong to study (primary) first grade, and now she is in the first grade of junior high school.

I am still taking online classes at home now, and I plan to study there after I pass the customs.

　　[Explanation] It is reported that Shenzhen Customs has established a coordination and cooperation mechanism with Shenzhen Port Office, Border Inspection, Port Management Office, Hong Kong Lok Ma Chau Branch Line Customs and other units to escort the recovery of customs clearance at Futian Port through joint prevention and control.

　　He Junjie, Chen Chuhong, Zhu Zuying reported from Shenzhen

Responsible editor: [Liu Xian]