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Written by: Huang Yongyu
2020-07-13 09:29
Date of last update: 2020-07-13 09:29Hong Kong is facing a third wave of outbreaks. The book fair was held on Wednesday (15th). The Hong Kong Book Fair Concern Group, which is mainly composed of book vendors, said yesterday that it received nearly 200 booth replies and all hope the book fair will be postponed. Peng Zhiming, the spokesperson of the 2020 Hong Kong Book Fair Concern Group and the director of the Subculture Hall, said today (13th) that the HKTDC “turned the tone” yesterday evening, saying that it will be decided after experts from the CHP give their opinions. If you listen to the correct opinions, Qu should cancel.
He pointed out that according to the original plan, the industry started to set the scene yesterday, and today the goods need to be shipped to the venue. Hope that the government will announce the decision as soon as possible, "You don’t have to make a decision as soon as possible. What about the purchase?"
Peng Zhiming, the spokesperson of the 2020 Hong Kong Book Fair Concern Group and the president of the Subculture Hall, urged the government to announce its decision as soon as possible. (Profile picture)
If more than 80% of the booksellers are held as scheduled, they will consider not to enter the venue or cancel the lease
Peng Zhiming admitted that book fairs are the lifeblood of booksellers, earning 40% to 50% of the total annual income. If there is no book fair, they are unable to "survive", so they ask for an extension and quote the survey. , More than 80% of the booksellers will consider not to enter the venue or cancel the rent directly, and ask the organizer to refund the deposit.
He pointed out that the government had discussed with the industry in March and April. At that time, it was not determined that the book fair would be held in July. It was possible to postpone it to winter and the Chinese New Year. . He emphasized that if cancelled but not postponed, the industry will now close.
Peng also said that even if it is postponed, the booksellers now have to bear some losses, such as setting costs, the bookstore is already buying different books, and they need to "find" or even "squeeze the warehouse", but now "would rather lose money." I don’t want the book fair to cause a big outbreak in the community." In addition, if it is held as scheduled, he believes that he will lose 60 to 70% of his business this year, and there is a health risk. He described it as a "double loss."
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