Originally Posted by fakecd

simple answer. govt didn't think through. they are too busy trying to please the public (as the govt just came in) and also report to its ultimate master's wishes. sounds great on headlines to improve perception of HK externally, but practically impossible. .

example:
"Mr Jamie Dimon (of JPM) we're hosting a global banking summit on 1/2Nov and you're cordially invited. Please undertake your 7 day quarantine"
"no thanks"
--- {2months on }
"Mr. Jamie Dimon, we have drastically reduced our ask. you can do a home-quarantine at hotel but we issue you with tracking device AND real-name based app to track your every move AND you can't go to bar/drinking socialization venue"
"no thanks"
--- {come Nov 2024}
HK has 12th wave, flight suspension mechanism suspension has been suspended for 5th time