The Port (2014)
Video documentation of a performance
Single-channel video｜16:9｜HD｜Colour｜6’36″｜Chinese and English subtitle｜Stereo
Timeline of the Central Military Dock Development
1994 – China signs the Sino-British Defence Land Agreement, stipulating that the Hong Kong government will allocate a portion of the waterfront near Central Barracks for the construction of a new military port.
2000 – The Hong Kong SAR government proposes the first Central Reclamation blueprint, designating the Central Harbourfront area for “waterfront-related commercial and leisure uses.” The plan also includes a “Military Berth (subject to detailed design)” along the coastline.
2002 – The government submits a funding request to the Legislative Council for the Central Reclamation Project, including a budget for the construction of a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) military port. However, the proposal omits any mention of the “Military Berth,” instead emphasising that the promenade will remain open to the public.
2008 – Central Reclamation Phase III is completed, reserving space for a future military dock and waterfront promenade.
2011 – Tamar Park and the Central Waterfront Promenade are completed and opened to the public.
2012 – In early 2012, the promenade is officially designated for “leisure uses” in the 7th Revised Central Harbourfront Framework Plan. Later that year, four military structures are constructed along the promenade without approval from the Town Planning Board.
2013 – The Town Planning Board holds a series of public forums on the construction of the PLA military port. Over 20,000 objections are submitted.
2014 – The Town Planning Board privately approves the proposal, leading to the conversion of part of the promenade into a restricted military zone. The area falls under the jurisdiction of the People’s Liberation Army Law.
International Marine Signal Flag
X (Xray):
“Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals”
