Hong Kong Resists New Virus Curbs Despite Talk of Xi Visit
- City won’t tighten restrictions before July 1 celebration: Lam
- As rumors of Xi visit mount, Lam says conditions must be right
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Hong Kong won’t tighten Covid curbs before the city’s July 1 handover anniversary, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said, despite speculation President Xi Jinping will attend the celebrations.
“I can say with certainty that arrival requirements and social distancing measures will be maintained until June 30,” Lam told a regular news briefing Tuesday, referencing her final day in office. “In other words, there is no immediate need to tighten restrictions but there won’t be any relaxation,” she added.