On the 29th, Chen Meibao, the Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, pointed out that from December 9, 2025, eligible Guangdong private car applications will be accepted for the "Guangdong car southbound" entry into the urban area of Hong Kong. As of the end of March 2026, the Transport Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has received about 6300 applications, issued more than 5000 permits, and booked more than 3500 Guangdong cars to travel to Hong Kong. On November 15, 2025, the first phase of "Guangdong cars heading south" will be implemented, and approved vehicles can enter the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port parking lot; In December of that year, the second phase of the policy was implemented, and approved Guangdong private car owners could enter the urban area of Hong Kong through the Zhuhai Highway Port of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge after making an appointment. On that day, Chen Meibao responded in writing to questions from members of the Special Administrative Region Legislative Council, stating that the "Guangdong Bus Southbound" policy has been operating smoothly and orderly since its launch, with a positive response. Hong Kong citizens generally welcome Guangdong buses to come to Hong Kong. Chen Meibao mentioned that the SAR government will adhere to the strategy of ensuring safety, effective diversion, complete supporting facilities, and easy application. It will continue to review and discuss with the Guangdong side to increase the quota in an orderly manner, and plans to gradually expand the policy from the current coverage of Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Jiangmen, and Zhongshan to other cities in Guangdong Province. The "Guangdong Bus Southbound" entry into the urban area of Hong Kong provides more convenient and flexible travel options for mainland tourists, benefiting Hong Kong residents and various industries, and also opening up new opportunities for cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong enterprises, driving Hong Kong's economic growth. (Looking into the New Era)