Hong Kong's new leaderJohn Leewill overwhelm the risk of coronavirus outbreaks while limiting travelers at the first press conference since taking office on Tuesday. He said he would work on mitigation. Medical system.
Hong Kongand mainlandChinaare one of the few places in the world to quarantine arrivals to reduce the spread of the virus in pandemics. .. Most travelers coming to Hong Kong are required to provide a 7-day compulsory quarantine at the designated hotel.
Former security official Lee, who was the only candidate for the Hong Kong CEO election, took office on Friday and took overCarrie Lam.
At the first press conference prior to Tuesday's board meeting, Lee "aware" that Hong Kong is an "international city" and that Hong Kong needs to remain open and convenient for travelers. Said that. ..
"But it's also important to deal with risk at the same time to maintain balance," he said. Lee said the city's health minister is evaluating the data to determine how the quarantine period can be adjusted and will develop options for Lee to consider.
He also has a "constitutional obligation" to enact a new security law in Hong Kong, in addition to the national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020, and most political objections. He said he had wiped out and arrested many supporters of democracy. Hiding or in exile.
The enactment of Article 23 of the Basic Law, a mini-constitution of Hong Kong, has long been controversial. When the government first tried to draft such a law in 2003, protesters went out to the streets in large-scale demonstrations, urging the government to shelve the plan.
The crackdown following the 2019 protest included a reorganization of the Hong Kong parliament. If Lee enacts Article 23, it is likely that a bill filled with Pro-Beijing lawmakers will be passed.
Lee said the situation in Hong Kong and the level of security risk would be assessed before the law was enacted. "We are confident we can do it well," he said.
Lee also promised to tackle housing problems in Hong Kong, the world's most expensive real estate market, trying to "solve short-term problems as soon as possible" and considering ways to do it. Stated. He turns available land into a "spades-enabled site" to increase the speed and efficiency of home production.
