As you may know Hong Kong has been brought to a standstill by protests in recent weeks. Students are demanding further concessions from Beijing with regard the election and nomination of Hong Kong's chief executive and have taken to the streets in protest. Estimates place the loss of business at about 80% or approximately HK$350 billion [US$45 billion] which, to put it in perspective, is more than the losses incurred during the SARS outbreak.
Jackie reached out the protesters via Weibo on October 9th with this message:
看新聞得知這次香港的經濟損失高達3500億，真的很着急。我相信每一個香港人都愛香港，都希望香港好！香港美好的明天需要所有人的支持與努力，《國家》的歌詞裏說“没有强的國，哪有富的家”，我願意與大家一起努力，回歸理性，面對未來，愛我們的國家，愛我們的香港。
I found out through the news that Hong Kong’s economic losses reached HK$350 billion and I’m really worried…I believe every Hong Kong resident loves Hong Kong and wishes it well! Hong Kong’s bright tomorrow requires everyone’s support and hard work…In the song "Country," one line goes: "There is no prosperous home without a strong country." I am willing to work hard with everyone and return to rationality, to face the future, love our country, love our Hong Kong.
SOURCE: WEIBO.COM/JACKIECHAN
