Checkpoint on HZMB justified

December 17, 2019

Acting Chief Executive Matthew Cheung:

The first question relates to operational matters, security matters on the Mainland and in Macau. It’s beyond Hong Kong’s control. In fact, it’s not Hong Kong’s purview. It’s operational matters on the part of the Mainland authorities, so I’m not prepared to comment on that. But it’s perfectly justified for them to exercise jurisdiction within their own territory. It’s entirely legal and justified.

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Acting Chief Executive Matthew Cheung said that Mainland authorities have jurisdiction over a checkpoint on an eastern artificial island linked to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

Speaking to reporters before an Executive Council meeting this morning, Mr Cheung explained that the new Mainland checkpoint is a temporary security measure.

“As it is an operational matter on the part of the Mainland authorities, so I am not prepared to comment on that. But it's perfectly justified for them to exercise jurisdiction within their own territory. It's entirely legal and justified.”