Examination of postponement of selection of legislators in Hong Kong Democrats wary of expansion of corona infection July 29, 8:37
Hong Kong media reported that the Hong Kong government was considering postponing the legislative elections scheduled for September in fear of the spread of the new coronavirus, and the democrats in a critical position told the government. There is a growing sense of caution.
About the election of legislative members of the legislative assembly that will be held on September 6th in Hong Kong, Internet media "Hong Kong 01" and "Hong Kong Economic Daily" are expected to be postponed for a maximum of one year on the 28th It was.
The South China Morning Post, an English-language newspaper, said on 28th that the advisory body of the Secretary-General of the Government, Mr. Zheng Yue Lin, had an extraordinary meeting to discuss postponement, but that it will not be decided and will be discussed again after 31st of this month.
In Hong Kong, the infection with the new coronavirus has spread rapidly this month, and measures have been strengthened since 29th, such as a gathering of three or more people and banning eating and drinking in all stores is being strengthened, From the opinion that the election should be postponed.
However, due to the growing opposition to China over the Hong Kong National Security Act enacted at the end of last month, democrats said the Hong Kong government would postpone the election to avoid a headwind to the pro-Chinese. It is spreading and the feeling of caution is increasing.