Politics
Written by: Lin Jian
2020-02-10 07:00
Last updated: 2020-02-10 07:00The new pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan in Hong Kong has not shown signs of easing. The SAR government's response to the epidemic has been criticized, public opinion is on the downside, and there is a panic in the community. Citizens have snapped up commodities and food. Naturally, many people have recently compared the performance of the Hong Kong Government in fighting the epidemic with those of other neighboring governments.
It is true that the epidemic situation and the actual situation are different in each place, and it is difficult to directly compare the measures needed. However, in the face of civil panic, the political public relations response and public perception alone, Singapore ’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong posted three languages on social networks the day before. The content of the speech is quite encouraging, which not only shows the government's long-term plan for coping with the epidemic, but also serves to soothe the public. In contrast, Hong Kong Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e handles the epidemic from time to time, and introduces measures that are also called "squeezing toothpaste" .
Former news coordinator He Anda analyzed that the performance of the political public relations for the first time was "completely unqualified". Some words and deeds further provoke contradictions and the "erh" language should be quit.
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—, Stable People Li Xianlong: Adequate inventory of masks Lin Zheng: Please refer to the government if there is a procurement channel
As a political leader, in the face of a disaster, the first thing is to stabilize the people ’s hearts. Even if it is difficult, we must show that the government has the ability to lead everyone out of the predicament. Otherwise, the people below will be chaotic and the problem will be more out of control.
As of noon on February 8 in Singapore, there were 40 confirmed cases, more than Hong Kong. The local government last Friday (7th) raised the epidemic alert level to the second highest orange, the same level as in the SARS period in 2003. Citizens go to the supermarket to snap up food and daily necessities, including toilet paper, instant noodles, and white rice. This is similar to the situation that began in Hong Kong last week.
Facing the tide of buying, Li Xianlong made it clear: "We have enough chai rice oil and salt. Quick-cooked noodles, canned food, and even toilet paper are also available in sufficient quantities. I hope that everyone can treat them with care and not hurry to hoard the necessities of life." If everyone goes to the supermarket to grab shopping products, the supply will definitely not meet everyone's needs. As for the masks, Li Xianlong mentioned in his English version that "in fact, we have sufficient masks and personal protective equipment."
In contrast, Lin Zhengyue has repeatedly stated that citizens do not need to worry about the supply of food and other daily necessities, and appealed that they do not need to snap up. However, regarding the problem of masks, Lin Zheng's statement reassured the public and even the government. Last Tuesday (February 4), I saw a reporter before attending the executive meeting. Lin Zheng pointed out that the government ’s purchase of masks was “not too successful”, and once said that it had issued a “restriction order” on various government departments. Officials "dai dai must be returned", causing civil servants to rebound, lin zhen dai apologized for the remarks.
Lin Zheng told reporters a few days ago that "the government's current inventory of masks is not sufficient at all," and called on all sectors of the society "if there is a procurement (masks) channel, if it is convenient, they are also referred to the SAR government". In fact, it is very common for the government to seek cooperation from non-governmental organizations. However, a government head has publicly acknowledged that the purchase of masks has failed, and in turn provided procurement methods to the outside world, which is a matter of political attitude.
Li Xianlong issued a speech saying that the government has enough masks and protective equipment. (Screenshot of the movie)
Second, the political language Li Xianlong exhibition empathy Lin Zheng Yong words tough
Smooth handling is also an important indicator of the ability of political leaders. How to adjust appropriate words, accurately convey information, use empathy to show empathy, and say negative things as positive, reconcile rather than increase contradictions, are the most important test skills. Place.
Although there are more confirmed cases in Singapore than in Hong Kong and local infection cases that are difficult to track down as in Hong Kong, Lee Hsien Loong's words in his speech were obviously carefully prepared with encouraging and positive words. For example, in his speech in the Chinese version, he mentioned that "the biggest problem is not the virus, but how we can maintain the social cohesion of our country", "What should be done and what can be done, and the government will definitely do it." At the end of the clip, Lee Hsien Loong praised again: "I am very pleased. There are also many Chinese people who show love and care for each other."
In the English version of the speech, Li Xianlong did not blame the people for their panic, but tried to show empathy: "Panic and anxiety are normal reactions of people. In the unknown epidemic, we all want to protect ourselves and our families. However, fear is more harmful than the virus itself. "He called on the people to stop accusing each other and fight against the epidemic. He also said that Singaporeans have shown a spirit of mutual help in difficult times:" This is what it means to us be Singaporean. This is who we are). "
Lin Zheng criticizes medical strike, "will not succeed"
Recently, Lin Zheng responded to the pneumonia epidemic and response measures, and some words showed a tough attitude. For example, on February 3, Lin Zheng announced that he would further close the border, leaving only three entry ports of Shenzhen Bay, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Airport. As to whether it is related to the medical strike, she categorically denied that the way to describe the medical strike was "to use extreme means to intimidate the government, which is harmful to the public interest and will never succeed".
How to respond to the demands of medical strikes and how to restrict entry, the government naturally needs internal judgments and positions. It is difficult to satisfy everyone. However, expression methods or better options are always at war. Only uniting the whole society can hope to win the war.
Lin Zhengyue earlier stated that she had issued a "mask restriction order" on officials and civil servants by wearing masks. (Profile picture / Photo by Zheng Zifeng)
Third, to pass clear, accurate messages Li teases possible measures Lin Zhengchao Lingxi changed
To effectively serve the decision-making of the government, it is necessary to show a detailed plan, clearly inform the public of the specific measures, what to do next, and feel that the government has a detailed deployment.
In his English speech, Li Xianlong stated that once the epidemic spreads further, the medical system will not be able to cope with all patients, and some patients with mild symptoms may need to stay at home to recuperate and let the hospital focus on serious cases, but Li Xianlong stated: We haven't reached this step for the time being, but we will consider it in advance and anticipate future steps. We inform you of these possibilities so that everyone can be prepared. "
Lin Zheng once said that he would not requisition housing estates for isolation
The Lin Zheng government has not done enough, such as the arrangement of quarantine facilities. Before the Lunar New Year, the outside world was completely unaware that the government had plans to set up a center near residential houses. Until the first day of the new year, the Director of Health, Chan Han-yi, suddenly announced that he would arrange for the Huiling Village of Fanling Public Housing, which was not occupied by the Housing Department, to be converted into a quarantine facility.
Because the news was quite sudden, the outside world was not prepared for it, and the site selection was also accused of being close to the dwellings. As a result, the site selection of the quarantine facilities caused a rebound, and the nearby residents protested fiercely. The government subsequently announced shelving plans. Lin Zhengyue also stated that she would not choose an unoccupied estate as a quarantine camp. Unexpectedly, for a week, the government decided to use Fo Tan Chunyang Village as a quarantine center. .
He Anda (first from the right) said that the SAR government's handling of the outbreak was completely unqualified in political public relations. (Profile picture)
He Anda: Lin Zhengying quits the "er" sentence
He Anda told the "Hong Kong 01" reporter that the Lin Zheng government's political public relations approach in response to the outbreak was "completely unqualified." He pointed out that Lin Zheng responded to the medical strike and pointed out that fierce political tactics would not succeed, questioning Lin Zheng's politicization of the incident himself: "This (outbreak) is not a political crisis in itself, but you see it as a political crisis by the chief executive. Then use political methods to deal with it. "
He believes that even if the medical strike really has a political purpose, as the chief executive, Lin Zheng ’s responsibility is to calm down and explain his position. “Even if you do it, you have a responsibility to make a noise. I hate it, I think she is not solving the problem, but is creating more differences. Such "er" sentences should be quit.
He Anda agreed that the decision of the Lin Zheng government on the quarantine facility was too sudden, and the regional response was normal. He did n’t understand why the government ’s plan to stay away from the dwellings was not given priority. He said that we would first use hotels, military camps, etc. These options will not work out, and we have to use public housing and HOS flats, so everyone seems to feel reasonable. "He also said that citizens often Not afraid of bad news, but the government needs to tell the public what to do next, so that everyone is prepared, then the public will be willing to spend time with the government.
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