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Hong Kong rejects China’s zero-covid strategy

No lockdown in Hong Kong: Rather, the government gradually lifts measures
While Xi Jinping resolutely sticks to his zero-covid strategy on the mainland, Hong Kong is gradually lifting Covid measures. The newly-elected Chief Executive John Lee intends to reopen the international border as quickly as possible. This could soon make it easier to enter the country from Europe than from the People’s Republic.

Escape from the dilemma: In his election speech on Sunday, Hong Kong’s future Chief Executive John Lee made it clear where he will set the priorities after he takes office on July 1. Lee and his new team want to try to liberate Hong Kong as quickly as possible from the Covid isolation that has been hurting the economy. The government under Carrie Lam also makes efforts to this end, but has not yet been able to report any success.

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