Hong Kong Lawmaker Tien Calls for 9-Day Full Lockdown

The transcript discusses a proposal for a nine-day lockdown in Hong Kong to curb COVID-19 spread. The speaker, initially against lockdowns due to economic concerns, now supports it due to a significant drop in retail business. The plan includes mandatory testing and isolation facilities, with a focus on balancing health and economic impacts. The speaker emphasizes the need for collective effort from landlords and businesses to support the lockdown, aiming for a quick recovery and reopening by mid-April.

How does the speaker view the government's preparedness for the COVID-19 situation?

What does the speaker suggest about the role of landlords during the lockdown?

What is the speaker's opinion on the balance between health and economic concerns?

What is the speaker's stance on the potential for Hong Kong to adopt a model similar to Singapore's?