Carrie Lam, Hong Kong Leader, on Decision to Invoke Emergency Powers, Ban Face Masks

The video discusses the invocation of the Emergency Regulations ordinance in Hong Kong, specifically focusing on the prohibition of face coverings. It clarifies that this does not mean Hong Kong is in a state of emergency. The chief executive and council have the power to enact regulations when public order is endangered. The video emphasizes that the current situation in Hong Kong justifies the use of these regulations, but it is not an emergency declaration.

What are the implications of the chief executive's powers under the Emergency Regulations ordinance?

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In what ways has public order been endangered in Hong Kong according to the text?

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