New E-Channels with Facial Recognition Launched at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

No barriers for 50,000 users of new ‘seamless’ e-channels at mega bridge

About 50,000 regular users of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will soon be able to pass through new immigration e-channels without stopping or displaying their identity cards, as facial recognition will be used for clearance. Or Chung-yuk, assistant director of information systems at the Immigration Department, said on Thursday that permanent residents aged 11 or above who were regular users of the bridge could use two new “seamless” e-channels from June 25. “Users will not need to stop or...

By Jess Ma