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Northbound Driving Scheme Extended to 2031 as Industry Seeks Faster Border Clearance
Guangdong has prolonged the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme to 1 June 2031, ensuring that Hong Kong private cars can keep entering Guangdong without dual plates. More than 140 000 vehicles are enrolled, but industry leaders are pressing for joint immigration checks to ease growing border congestion. The extension gives companies certainty for fleet planning, while signalling that further clearance reforms are on the way.
Beijing Waives Guarantee Requirement for Hong Kong & Macau Yachts Entering Greater Bay Area
China’s State Council has scrapped the costly guarantee and temporary registration requirements for Hong Kong and Macau yachts entering the nine mainland cities of the Greater Bay Area. The change, effective 1 June 2026, slashes cross-boundary paperwork and costs, paving the way for a boom in leisure and corporate yacht travel between Hong Kong, Macau and cities such as Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
Typhoon Jangmi: Greater Bay Airlines Urges Travellers to Check Flight Status for 2–3 June
Greater Bay Airlines has issued a 1 June travel alert ahead of Typhoon Jangmi, advising passengers booked for 2–3 June to check live flight status and prepare for potential delays or cancellations. Fee-free rebooking will be offered if schedules shift by more than two hours. The alert marks the first major weather-related disruption threat of Hong Kong’s 2026 typhoon season.