In Hong Kong, as the new coronavirus infection spreads again and the economic impact spreads, there are calls for the removal of the mandatory quarantine measures when traveling to and from mainland China, etc., and the top of the Hong Kong government. Chief Executive Li Jiachao is faced with difficult steering.
In Hong Kong, the infection spread again in August, and the number of infected people per day reached around 9,000, which is the highest level since March this year.
The Hong Kong government requires isolation when traveling to and from mainland China and foreign countries, and continues to take strict measures in line with China, such as prohibiting gatherings of more than five people.
As a result, many international exhibitions have moved to Singapore, and travel agencies and restaurants have been forced out of business, and the economic impact is spreading.
In response to this situation, the business world and members of the Legislative Council, which is the parliament, are calling for the government to abolish the quarantine measures.
Secretary Li himself expressed his intention to visit mainland China to discuss this issue, but due to the spread of the infection in Hong Kong, he will meet with representatives of Guangdong Province online on the 1st. .
Secretary Li said, "I would like to gain some kind of common understanding through talks," but the Chinese government, which advocates the so-called "zero corona" policy to thoroughly suppress the infection, and the local voices calling for the abolition of the measures. , I am faced with difficult steering as I approach two months in one day from my appointment.