Hong Kong American Chamber of Commerce President Tina was refused entry to Macau and detained for two hours

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Written by: Golden Chess

2019-12-07 19:44

Reuters reported today (7) that Tara Joseph, the president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, was refused entry by the Macau authorities and was detained by the local immigration department for nearly two hours. The authorities did not explain to her the reason for her refusal. Zao Tina told Reuters today that she was traveling from Hong Kong to Macau and was planning to attend a banquet hosted by the Hong Kong American Chamber of Commerce in Macau but was refused entry.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Tara Joseph, was refused entry to Macau. (Profile picture / Photo by Ou Jiale)

Earlier, Tina had expressed her opinions on the anti-revision regulations in Hong Kong for nearly half a year. She pointed at the luncheon in October. The anti-revision movement continued. Indeed, there were American companies in Hong Kong worried that it would be difficult to attract talent. She also frankly expressed her concern about the Hong Kong Bill of Rights and Democracy, worrying that the bill would have unintended consequences and could affect the business community's investment in Hong Kong and confidence in the rule of law.

Zao Tina also issued a press release in July, citing an investigation conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce, stating that the Hong Kong government must officially announce the withdrawal of the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance to remove public concerns; and conduct an independent investigation into the social unrest caused by the amendment.

Early Tina (first from left) pointed her finger at the luncheon in October. The anti-legislative movement continued, and indeed there were American companies in Hong Kong worried that it would be difficult to attract talent. (Profile picture / Photo by Ou Jiale)

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The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong responded that Chairman Robert Grieves was also refused entry. He and Zao Tina were also not informed of the reasons for the refusal of entry. The two also signed a statement saying that they would not enter Macau voluntarily. Smooth return to Hong Kong. The Chamber of Commerce said that they were confused about the incident, because the two were just attending the social occasion of the Chamber of Commerce's annual gathering in Macao, and the Chamber of Commerce has always supported the business development of the Greater Bay Area. The Chamber hopes that the incident is only an over reaction to recent events and that international commerce can move forward steadily.

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Macau ’s Legislative Councillor Su Jiahao criticized the Macau authorities ’“ inexplicable ”approach. He estimated that because this month is the 20th anniversary of the return of Macau and the inauguration of the Chief Executive, President Xi Jinping may come to Macau. Early Tina arrived. Su scolded the Macau authorities for being allergic and worried that the move would have a counterproductive effect, saying that there are casinos and different companies in Macau that are all US-funded. "(The Macau government is itself involved in the Sino-US trade conflict!"

Su also pointed out that the period and people who refused to enter the country in recent years are also difficult to touch. He also repeatedly asked the authorities to provide relevant information, but was rejected by the authorities. Su questioned that this made it difficult for the Legislative Council to monitor the East Bureau for abuse of power.

Su Jiahao criticized the Macau authorities for being "inexplicable." (Profile picture / Photo by Lin Ruoqin)

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