The call for customs clearance is getting louder and the political and business circles are getting more aggressive. The former Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Ma Shi-heng, criticized Hong Kong's quarantine policy on the radio this morning (22nd) for too long. I believe that relaxing it to "0+7" will also help Not much.
He admitted that Hong Kong is unconditionally "cleared", and it is difficult to clear customs with the mainland. If it is not open to the outside world, it will be like "in the middle of the water, but sooner or later immersed in death", describing "two ends cannot reach the shore".
Ma Shiheng pointed out that these policies are seriously damaging Hong Kong's status as an "international financial center", and he does not want the whole society to "go to Huangquan together" as the Secretary for Medical and Health, Lo Chongmao, said.
He pointed out that the SAR government should act cautiously, but according to his understanding, Hong Kong has a greater degree of freedom than the mainland and can adjust its epidemic prevention policies flexibly.
Brain drain is real
Ma Shiheng pointed out that Hong Kong is now like an isolated island. While overseas countries are gradually returning to normal, Hong Kong is still in place, leading to the loss of talents in finance, innovation, education and medical care. Singapore took the opportunity to "snatch" many businesses, events and talents. The more resistant you are, the higher the risk of being robbed of your advantage, the more difficult it will be to restore the economy in the future.
He said that Huang Liuquan, deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, said earlier that "there is no immigration wave in Hong Kong", but he personally believes that even if some people may return, it is a fact that talents are being drained.
He also talked about the fact that he went to Southeast Asia and Europe earlier, and some countries have gradually lifted the mask orders. They regard the new crown as the flu. The booming airport business is in sharp contrast with Hong Kong's "water quiet goose flight". He believes that pre-boarding tests and various checkpoints will deter passengers. , urge the government to deploy and publish the roadmap for opening up as soon as possible.
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