2021年8月27日
A Hongkonger
EJ Insight
The curious incident of Nicole Kidman in Hong Kong
I don’t usually consider myself a member of the outrage brigade. Indeed, much of what I preach and do is very far from the expression of outrage. But there are instances when I can’t but bring myself to empathise with those outraged by the sheer ineptitude, inconsistency, and debauchery of the powers that be… Nicole Kidman’s surprise visit – and her exemption from quarantine – certainly counts amongst them.
For those who have been less tuned to the latest developments in our wonderful, little city, there’s been much drama surrounding the Australian actress’ arrival in the city. Nothing to do with the actress, of course – ‘tis instead to do with the fact that despite her arriving from Australia, a medium-risk Group B country, she was exempt from the “compulsory quarantine for 21 days in a designated quarantine hotel”. ...
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