Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 01:20 PM MYTHONG KONG, Aug 27 — A Chinese government offer to test all Hong Kong residents for the novel coronavirus is meeting scepticism from the city’s medical community and public and is emerging as a politically charged issue ahead of the launch of the plan next week.
Against this background, some democracy activists have suggested that people's DNA will be collected and abused under the cover of testing. The city government has dismissed that saying no samples would be taken out of the city. Some medical experts have cast doubt on the effectiveness and need for the tests, with some branding the exercise more of a political effort by Beijing to burnish its image rather than a medical necessity.
She said the government should instead focus on testing high-risk groups, such as the elderly and residents of care homes where outbreaks have occurred. “Well-known people, especially in the relevant professional area, should express their view in a more responsible way,” she told a news conference on Tuesday, as she urged everyone to get tested.“Doing the testing now will root out a few cases but nothing substantial. It's ineffective and a colossal waste of government money,” said a 35-year-old Hong Kong woman who asked to be identified as just Judy.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hong Kong activist warns West to shun Chinese technology ties | Malay MailROME, Aug 25 — Chinese businesses like Huawei Technologies Co pose a threat to the West, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law said on a visit to Italy today, shortly before the Italian foreign minister was due to meet China’s top diplomat. Law, a former legislator, left Hong Kong last...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Canadian foreign minister pressed China counterpart over detainees, Hong Kong, says Ottawa | Malay MailROME, Aug 26 — Canadian Foreign Minister met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Rome yesterday and urged Beijing to release two citizens of Canada it has detained, Ottawa said. Champagne also raised Canada's opposition to China over its treatment of Hong Kong, said a government official...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
US slams HSBC over treatment of Hong Kong customers, says China ‘bullying’ UK | Malay MailWASHINGTON, Aug 26 — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today renewed criticism of British bank HSBC for its reported treatment of customers linked with the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, saying China was “bullying” the United Kingdom. Pompeo cited reports of Hong Kong-based executives...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Hong Kong unit’s woes weigh on Genting Group | The Malaysian InsightFears of cross default as cruise industry comes to standstill during pandemic, Bloomberg reports.
Source: msianinsight - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »
Hong Kong stocks close flat on virus concerns | Malay MailHONG KONG, Aug 26 — Hong Kong shares ended flat today as concerns about the impact of coronavirus offset hopes for a vaccine, while investors are awaiting a speech by the head of the US Federal Reserve later in the week. The Hang Seng Index inched up 5.57 points to 25,491.79. The benchmark...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Two Hong Kong opposition lawmakers arrested over protests | Malay MailHONG KONG, Aug 26 — Two prominent Hong Kong opposition lawmakers were arrested today in a police operation focused on last year's huge anti-government protests, the latest move in a widening crackdown against the city's democracy camp. Lam Cheuk-ting and Ted Hui were detained after raids on their...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »