Political situation
Written by: Lin Jian, Luo Jiaqing, Zheng Rongdi, Zhai Ruimin
2020-10-27 09:31
Last update date: 2020-10-27 10:31
Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor met with reporters before attending the executive meeting this morning (27). He is expected to talk about new strategies for responding to the epidemic, as well as his trip to the Mainland to discuss preferential Hong Kong policies with central ministries and commissions.
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that the trip to Beijing will start next Tuesday (November 3) to strive for the central government to support Hong Kong's development measures. The content is relatively rich. Therefore, she will stay in Beijing for 3 days and then meet with the leaders of Guangdong and Shenzhen. The whole trip will last for 5 days.
Five directors will be accompanied, including the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Chen Fan, and the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Xu Zhengyu.
In terms of the epidemic, Lam Cheng said that he has requested the Director of Food and Sanitation to update high-risk areas, including Spain, and people entering the country need to be quarantined for 14 days.
She also pointed out that the government will set up four testing centers so that if citizens go out in the future, whether they are traveling or using a health code, they can pay for services. The government will invite tenders to reduce testing costs.
In addition, the AA will test rapid virus detection.
In terms of social distancing, Carrie Lam said that it was unconditionally and substantially relaxed, but some industries or activities could be relaxed. He also pointed out that resuming cross-border personnel exchanges is the government’s goal. Technical issues have been resolved, but customs clearance issues involve two places and require the satisfaction of both parties. The government's goal is to implement a "tourism bubble" with Singapore within the next month, and it hopes to do so next month when interacting with the mainland.
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Develop an infection risk notification app, citizens can record their whereabouts
[10:25] Lin Zheng also mentioned that the AA will test rapid testing this week, depending on the effect to determine whether it will be widely used.
She described that it is a public health war that requires citizens to be tested voluntarily. However, Hong Kong is a very free society, and there will be no voluntary or automatic situations. Therefore, legal work on mandatory testing has been launched, emphasizing that all work must have laws. Ke Yi, we must be "targeted."
She said that Hong Kong's testing capabilities cannot achieve universal testing in a short time, and will be targeted at people with symptoms, specific groups, and communities with outbreaks.
In terms of tracking, the government has developed an infection risk notification app, and Lam Cheng calls on citizens to record their whereabouts to facilitate tracking of the source of the disease.
In terms of quarantine, she said that the Penny's Bay Quarantine Center will be completed by the end of the year, and Yabo will have 2,000 community beds in reserve, and the temporary hospital next to Yabo will be completed before January next year.
[10:28] When asked whether this trip to Beijing will discuss the issue of voting in the Mainland, Lam said that the purpose of this trip is only economic and seeking support from the central government, and has no plans to deal with other issues.
But she emphasized that the public has clear opinions on related issues.
There have been recent activities around the world demanding the release of 12 Hong Kong residents who were involved in smuggling from the Mainland.
She pointed out that it would not be surprising for these so-called global activities. Hong Kong is currently receiving widespread international attention, but she reiterated that the 12 people were suspected of committing serious crimes in Hong Kong and later chose to flee Hong Kong and enter other jurisdictions to commit other crimes.
The SAR government certainly has plans to arrange for them to return to Hong Kong for trial.
Regarding the controversy over the candidate for the deputy school of the University of Hong Kong, Lam Cheng pointed out that as the supervisor, he would not interfere with the operation of the university.
She pointed out that Hong Kong has 4 or 5 universities ranked within 100 in the world. This is one of the conditions for Hong Kong to play an important role in the Greater Bay Area. It will be cherished. I believe that the personnel arrangements of each university will only focus on the academic achievements of relevant people. , There will be no other considerations.
Carrie Lam said earlier that she would go to Beijing in the second half of this month. When asked about the reason for the delay of going to Beijing until the beginning of next month, Carrie Lam responded that she had stated two weeks ago that she would delay the release of the "Policy Address" if she wanted to visit Beijing to follow up on the measures to benefit Hong Kong. However, the time available at that time was around the 20th of this month.
Lin Zheng also pointed out that everyone knows that the "Fifth Plenary Session" started yesterday and that there will be no visits to Beijing during the period. Moreover, it was understood that the visit to Beijing was only one day, and then three days were arranged for meetings and other work. Therefore, going to Beijing in early November is more Ideal approach.
She emphasized that going to Beijing in early November had no effect on the publication of the "policy address", and it is still planned to be released at the end of November.
I was also asked whether the compulsory prosecution will involve human rights and how will the government balance it?
Lam Cheng said that the government really needs to deal with public health issues, and sometimes it needs to be dealt with decisively, emphasizing that people are currently restricted from eating in food markets.
Lam Cheng also revealed that the reopening of beaches and other facilities will be announced this afternoon.
She said that in order to avoid a new wave of epidemics, the most important thing is to find people who are asymptomatic and symptomatic. She emphasized that the government has a certain legal basis and will use its power to do so.
Set up 4 testing centers for citizens to test travel or use health codes at their own expense
[10:12] Carrie Lam said that the new crown pneumonia epidemic has steadily declined, but there were still 5 local cases in the past week, 4 of which were of unknown origin. The Center for Health Protection has conducted research in the past 3 or 4 weeks and cannot see the unknown origin There is a big connection between the cases in terms of region and occupation.
Lam Cheng said that "one case is too much" and will continue to monitor the development of the epidemic.
With regard to the prevention of foreign defense imports, the Hong Kong government has imposed strict controls on 14 high-risk countries. People arriving in Hong Kong from the relevant countries must test negative before boarding and book a designated hotel for isolation. Be included in the list for serious consideration.
She emphasized that the government has not slackened and will review four major policies, including testing, tracking, quarantine and treatment.
In terms of testing, Lam Cheng said that Hong Kong’s testing capabilities have improved, but it is necessary to study where it will be effective for epidemic prevention; as experts recommend that people with mild symptoms should be tested as soon as possible, the government clinics have extended the time for free testing. It will further study whether it is necessary to extend the bottle delivery time and weekend service. In addition, the public is also urged to seek medical attention as soon as possible if they have symptoms, and private doctors are invited to strongly guide people with mild symptoms to undergo testing.
In addition to the constant testing of specific groups, Lam Cheng pointed out that 4 temporary testing centers were welcomed by the public and decided to set up 4 long-term centers on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories West and New Territories East, describing them as "dual functions". People in need will provide testing. The second is to conduct paid testing for citizens who apply for health codes and travel bubbles in the future. Through the provision of venues by the government, the relevant prices will be reduced, and the government will announce the amount after tendering in the future.
Visit Beijing on the 3rd next week
[10:05] Carrie Lam said that after completing the guild next Tuesday, she and the five directors will set off to visit Beijing. She and the visiting team will first stay in Shenzhen for one night for epidemic prevention testing, and then go to Beijing the next day.
Lam Cheng pointed out that this trip will discuss the economic support measures proposed by the Hong Kong government. During her visit to Beijing, she was arranged to attend a coordination meeting with the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office and relevant ministries. The other party will respond to the measures proposed by the Hong Kong government in a comprehensive and overall manner. Ministries and commissions related to the measures.
After staying in Beijing for 3 days, Carrie Lam will transfer to Guangzhou and Shenzhen to discuss the development of the Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong-Shenzhen cooperation with the leaders of Guangdong and Shenzhen.
The accompanying 5 directors include Xu Zhengyu, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Chen Fan, Secretary for Transport and Housing, Chen Zhaoshi, Secretary for Food and Health, Xue Yongheng, Secretary for Innovation and Technology, and Zeng Guowei, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, the Chief Executive Director Chen Guoji will also be with the delegation.
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