The epidemic situation and customs clearance have been the topics of most concern to the public in the past two years. In an interview with the radio, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor pointed out that the overall number of infections in the first four waves was low, and the fifth wave of the Omicron variant virus broke out. is inevitable.
Carrie Lam worries that Hong Kong's international status will be affected if Hong Kong has been unable to clear customs with the international community. However, Hong Kong has to connect with the mainland at the same time, and it is extremely challenging to plan a set of public health policies that satisfy both sides.
As for whether to insist on customs clearance with the mainland first, Lam said that he has an opinion, but he does not want to influence the next government. He just said that he should seriously consider it. It is necessary to seriously assess how long overseas people can endure, the current situation that is difficult to come to Hong Kong.
Carrie Lam hopes that after the new government takes office, it can quickly deal with the issue of customs clearance with the mainland, emphasizing that he has made great efforts.
As for customs clearance with other places, Lam said it is a local problem, but at the same time it is necessary to understand the views of the central government, including whether relevant policy changes will affect customs clearance with the mainland.
She pointed out that according to the conditions of last year, if Hong Kong has no local infection cases, it will definitely have an impact, because it will increase the risk faced by Hong Kong.
Peaceful assembly can continue after the epidemic, lamenting that the "National Security Law" has become a scapegoat
Lam Cheng said that the freedom of citizens is inevitably limited under the epidemic, but it is mainly due to public health reasons. He criticized those with ulterior motives and deliberately linked the freedom of assembly and demonstration to the "Hong Kong National Security Law". It is believed that after the epidemic subsides, there will be no social interaction As evidenced by the distance restrictions, peaceful and legal marches and rallies will continue to be held.
She also pointed out that under the "Hong Kong National Security Law", the media's criticism of her and the government is still quite severe. Some online media are worried that they are only "worrying about themselves", and the government cannot control such worries. She also pointed out that many people Immigrants, not investing in Hong Kong, and daring to write are all subjectively linked to the National Security Law, making the National Security Law a scapegoat.
Customs clearance︱Chen Zhaoshi: It is up to the Mainland to decide whether Hong Kong will not change its normal path for the time being. It will be difficult to clear customs in the short term. +7 It's not up to me to decide whether Hong Kong and Macau will be cleared in August. Yau Tenghua: The process of customs clearance should be cautious. "You can't just look at one side of the door."
