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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 use new 'seamless' e-channels with facial recognition for immigration clearance without stopping or displaying identity cards. The system will be available from June 25 for Hong Kong permanent residents aged 11 or above.
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