MACAO, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Total cross-border passenger traffic through Macao's ports exceeded 100 million trips in 2026 by the end of Sunday, reaching the milestone 14 days earlier than last year, according to data released on Monday by the Public Security Police Force (CPSP) of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).

Among Macao's checkpoints, the Border Gate checkpoint recorded more than 50 million passenger trips during the period. The Qingmao Port, Hengqin Port, and the Macao Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge also presented growth momentum, each surpassing 10 million passenger trips.

The police authority said efforts will continue this year to improve customs clearance efficiency and the travel experience at border crossings.

At Hengqin Port, the number of passenger inspection lanes will increase from 69 to 113, according to the CPSP. At the Border Gate checkpoint, 10 additional inbound self-service clearance channels will be added. The scope of iris-recognition clearance services will be gradually expanded to include non-resident workers and university students, among other eligible groups. ■