The Hong Kong government said on Monday that there were rumors on the Internet that the government would implement the "emergency law" to announce the suspension of work, market and school. The government said that there was "absolutely nothing wrong" and called on the public not to believe the rumors by mistake, so as to cause unnecessary confusion or panic.
The government spokesman issued a press release this afternoon to clarify the above.
In addition, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a statement clarifying rumours of restrictions on withdrawals.
"There is a rumor that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority will restrict the daily withdrawal of public funds, and we emphasize once again that there is no such thing. Hong Kong's banking system is very sound and banks have sufficient liquidity to meet the needs of the public. " According to the HKMA.
The Hong Kong dollar weakened in the afternoon at HK = D4. The highest exchange rate in Asia was HK $7.8289 to US $1. Hong Kong time weakened to 7.8347 at 14:26. At 14:47 Hong Kong time, it was at 7.8329.
Hong Kong stocks fell sharply today, with the Hang Seng Index. HSI down nearly 3% in midday trading.
The social unrest caused by the government's revision of regulations has lasted for more than five months. On Monday, the "three strikes" (strike, strike, strike) were launched again by the people. In the morning, there were demonstrators blocking the traffic with debris in many districts. Some police officers opened fire when the Xiwan river railway station in the East District of Hong Kong Island opened the road to deal with the demonstration. According to local media, a demonstrator was shot.
The government introduced the emergency regulations Ordinance (the "emergency law") on April 4 last month to make the anti masked regulation (the anti masked law) and then implemented it the next day to curb radical violations in society.
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