[Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Special Line] (New Year’s News) Xiamen-Jinjiang “Little Three Links” route’s single-day passenger volume during Spring Festival reached a new high this year

  China News Service, Xiamen, February 17th (Yang Fushan and Fu Jiaping) The "Xin Wuyi" passenger ship departed from Kinmen, carrying more than 200 passengers, and arrived at Xiamen Wutong Passenger Terminal at about 17:50 on the 17th. At this point, Xiamen The Golden "Little Three Links" passenger route has ended its operation during the Spring Festival holiday.

  Gaoqi Immigration Station of Xiamen Immigration Inspection Station said that as the Spring Festival holiday comes to an end, the Xiamen-Jinjiang "Small Three Links" passenger route has entered the peak of return passenger flow, with the number of passengers in recent days remaining at 3,500 to 3,900. Since the Spring Festival this year, the single-day passenger flow of the Xiamen-Jinjiang "Little Three Links" route has exceeded 4,000, a new high this year.

  On the same day, a reporter from China News Service saw at the Wutong Pier that Mr. Liu, a Taiwan compatriot from Kinmen, and his family took the "Little Three Links" passenger ship back to Xiamen. Before returning, his relatives in Kinmen stuffed many Kinmen specialties into his luggage and asked him to take them back to his work for his colleagues to try.

On February 17, the Gaoqi Border Inspection Station of Xiamen General Border Inspection Station handled entry procedures for Taiwanese compatriots. (Photo courtesy of Gaoqi Border Inspection)

  Mr. Zhu, who is also a Taiwanese compatriot from Kinmen, also rushed back to Xiamen the day before going to work during the New Year. The two large and heavy suitcases were filled with gifts prepared by family members, full of the taste of home.

  "I'm very reluctant to leave, and we have to be separated for a while." He, who is working alone in Xiamen, said frankly that fortunately the flight is not far away, "If you feel homesick, you can go back at any time."

  "Happy New Year! Good luck in the Year of the Dragon!" Dai Na, deputy captain of the third duty team at Gaoqi Border Inspection Station of Xiamen General Immigration Inspection Station, sent New Year blessings while guiding passengers to pass the inspection in an orderly manner. The "Tongxin New Year Goods Shop" on the side is particularly festive and eye-catching, filling the entire waiting hall with a strong New Year flavor.

  "It's very kind and warm. The border inspection police have worked hard. They have been on duty throughout the Spring Festival. I would like to give it a five-star rating." After passing the inspection, the passenger Mr. Zhu expressed his gratitude and praise to the police on duty. They wish each other well and look forward to a better and better new year.

  Since its opening in January 2001, the Xiamen-Jinjiang "Mini Three Links" passenger route has witnessed the continuous close exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. Dai Na told reporters that in order to ensure smooth and efficient customs clearance for passengers, Gaoqi Border Inspection Station opened sufficient inspection channels based on on-site passenger flow conditions, opened additional manual inspection channels in a timely manner during peak passenger flow hours, opened full express lanes, and arranged special police forces to classify passengers. Separate lane guidance to improve traffic efficiency.

  According to statistics from the Gaoqi Border Inspection Station, as of 7 p.m. on February 17, during this year’s Spring Festival (February 9 to 17), the Xiamen-Jinjiang “Small Three Links” passenger route had inspected more than 130 passenger ships and 25,000 passengers. More people. (over)