They are furious with Nicole Kidman in Hong Kong!
Nicole Kidman sparked outrage and provoked a reaction in Hong Kong when the local government allowed her an exemption from the mandatory quarantine rules during the filming of the new series "Expats".
Hong Kong exile MP Ted Hui criticized Nicole Kidman and said that she was "insensitive" and asked her to discuss political issues in this problematic region with her group of associates. Hui is part of a group of MPs who are lobbying for strict measures against the Hong Kong government for international interests.
"How insensitive can she be? Many people have to flee Hong Kong and probably won't be able to return home. But she can travel freely from Australia to Hong Kong, continue her business, and even go shopping as if nothing had happened.", said Hui, who now lives in Australia.
Hong Kong Legislative Councilor Priscilla Leung said: "The case of Nicole Kidman's exemption is not only about politics, but also includes the issue of health security and is a matter of injustice."
Nicole Kidman, 54, flew from Sydney to Hong Kong on August 12 on a private plane ahead of the filming of the new "Expats" series and is staying in a rented villa in the city's Peak District. However, she provoked stormy comments two days later after photos appeared in which, with her bodyguard, she was shopping in a boutique in the central city district.
Hong Kong requires passengers arriving from abroad to spend at least seven days in quarantine upon arrival, followed by "self-monitoring".
However, the Hong Kong government has confirmed that, in the case of the popular actress, it has waived these strict quarantine rules. The Institute for Trade and Economic Development announced that Kidman received an exemption from the obligatory quarantine "due to certain professional obligations".
The news of the exemption provoked a reaction on social media, and some locals are already complaining about the obvious "double standards".
By: Sarah R.
