Progress is gradually being made in quarantine-free customs clearance with the Mainland, but the major sticking points have not reached a consensus. The most critical one is the "circuit breaker mechanism."
There is news that the mainland requires that if there is a local diagnosis, it will be stopped. The Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, before attending the guild this morning (9th), admitted that the mainland hopes to be stricter in order to ensure that customs clearance does not introduce additional risks, but indicated that from a Hong Kong perspective I hope it will not be too rigorous.
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor pointed out that in addition to the number of confirmed cases, the "definition" of which type of case will trigger a circuit breaker is very important.
She gave examples of Hong Kong’s three cases of unknown origin, which were eventually confirmed to be related to foreign imports. “So the definition is very important. Except for the figures, we will discuss it closely.” As for the rebound of the epidemic in the Mainland in recent months, whether it will affect customs clearance. The progress, Lam Cheng pointed out that the discussion process between the two places has not been affected by this.
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China's epidemic rebound is not under discussion
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor mentioned that the circuit breaker mechanism is the core issue of customs clearance. In addition to how many cases are involved, which type of case will trigger the circuit breaker is also very important.
She specifically mentioned that a month ago, an airport employee was diagnosed and finally found the source. It was suspected that the infection was caused by boarding a cargo plane. Regardless of these cases, Hong Kong has basically been "cleared" locally for a long time, and it also reflects that the "definition" is It is very important that we will continue to negotiate with the mainland on this.
As for the recent rebound of the epidemic in the Mainland, the National Health Commission described the epidemic as severe and complicated, and was asked whether it would affect the progress of customs clearance.
Lam Zheng said that he could not answer on behalf of the mainland, but admitted that the epidemic fluctuates, "sometimes it is difficult to tell the truth." However, she said that the discussion on customs clearance between the two places seems to be unaffected. The discussions in the past two months have focused on The government contacted the government, and Hong Kong experts explained and clarified the Hong Kong side's measures to the Mainland. "All discussions on the plan are still going on."
Lin Zheng also pointed out that if the situation changes, "for example, the situation in Hong Kong changes, of course it will affect the progress of the discussion." She pointed out that the current situation of Hong Kong's zero-clearing is not easy to come by. "We must adhere to this situation," and appealed to the whole society. Working together to create conditions for customs clearance, and that the prerequisite for opening up requires a certain vaccination rate. For example, Singapore's vaccination rate for the first two doses has reached 85%, and more than 10% of the third doses are vaccinated.
On the other hand, Hong Kong has not reached 70% as of yesterday and believes that Hong Kong’s vaccination rate must be increased.
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Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor pointed out that the third dose of vaccination program for high-risk groups is currently being carried out. She is both the relevant group and the first batch of vaccinations. It has been more than half a year. Therefore, the third dose will be given in the future. Eligible citizens are urged to follow. .
Lam solemnly reiterated that discussions with the Mainland are progressing well, and both sides agree that, whether for official, business, government, or other citizens in urgent need, "resuming orderly entry into the Mainland without quarantine is currently the top priority for Hong Kong." She said. The two places will continue to work and strive to convene the second matchmaking meeting as soon as possible.
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