EU Chamber on H.K.'s Future

The video discusses the current low business confidence in Hong Kong under John Lee's leadership, primarily due to travel restrictions. It highlights the business community's concerns about quarantine measures and their impact on the economy. Efforts to open Hong Kong and end its isolation are ongoing, with some progress in easing restrictions. The video also addresses the exodus of families due to COVID policies and the national security law's limited impact on international businesses, overshadowed by travel restrictions.

What is the main reason for the current low business confidence in Hong Kong?

• Lack of skilled labor

• High taxes

• Travel restrictions

• Political instability

What is the business community's hope for the new government under John Lee?

• Stricter regulations

• More trade agreements

• Positive messages and actions

• Increased subsidies

What has been the business community's priority in their discussions with the government?

• Reducing taxes

• Increasing subsidies

• Opening borders

• Improving infrastructure

What small impacts have been achieved by the business community's efforts?

• Increased subsidies

• Ease of flight restrictions

• Reduction in taxes

• Improved infrastructure

What is causing families to leave Hong Kong, according to the discussion?

• Job market conditions

• High cost of living

• COVID-19 policies

• Educational opportunities

What is the main concern for businesses regarding the national security law?

• Data privacy issues

• Increased taxes

• Labor laws

• Environmental regulations

What is overshadowing the national security law in the business community's concerns?

• Environmental regulations

• Tax policies

• Labor laws

• Travel restrictions