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Written by: Lao Minyi
2020-11-23 19:33
Last update date: 2020-11-23 19:33
Affected by the epidemic, the book fair originally scheduled to be held in July this year has been postponed to December 16-22.
However, the fourth wave of the epidemic broke out, with 73 new confirmed cases today (23rd), and the situation is worrying.
It is reported that the TDC plans to suspend this year's book fair.
The "2020 Book Fair Concern Group" initiated by small and medium-sized book exhibitors went to the China Trade and Development Bureau today to urge the cancellation of this book fair before this Wednesday (25th).
The new crown pneumonia epidemic has lasted for nearly a year, and many large-scale exhibitions have been repeatedly postponed.
(Data Picture/Photo by Zhang Haowei)
It is understood that the TDC will formally announce the cancellation of the book fair within a short time, as other details are still to be finalized.
According to sources, many large-scale events this year have been cancelled due to the epidemic, and indoor events are "high-risk." Whether large booksellers or small and medium-sized booksellers do not want to continue, the TDC has to face reality and consider The book fair was closed.
The letter from the Book Fair 2020 Concern Group pointed out that due to various arrangements such as book printing, ordering, and preparations for the book fair, it is crucial to make an early final decision on whether the book fair will be closed. It is suggested that the TDC should decide whether to cancel the book fair before Wednesday. The book fair, so as not to repeat the mistake of announcing an extension at the last minute in July.
The Concern Group also hopes that the Bureau will promise to retain the full amount of the Hong Kong Government’s allocation of 40 million yuan to subsidize the exhibition, and promise not to collect and refund all additional facility fees and electricity fees, and to ensure that all those who voluntarily return from the exhibition will retain their original exhibitor qualifications. , The next session will give priority to booth selection and will not be fined.
The TDC stated last Monday (16th) that the preparatory work for the book fair next month will continue in an orderly manner. It will review whether the book fair will be held as scheduled one month before the new fair and based on the actual situation and risk assessment at the time. One week before the opening (i.e. December 9th), the final assessment and decision of exhibitors will be made before entering the venue, so as to avoid the possible additional expenses of exhibitors due to entering the venue.
In terms of the number of booths, 80% of the original exhibitors and about 600 exhibitors have already signed up.
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