The Hong Kong market rebounded as the year was coming to the end while the pandemic slowed down. We even hoped to resume cross-border travel. However, the sudden outbreak of the Omicron variant not only disrupted the New Year celebrations but also resulted in a depressive New Year. What a letdown!

I create auspicious couplets every year. This time, I tried to express my feelings toward the pandemic with the couplet entitled "The roar of the tiger drives the pandemic away. Hongkongers celebrate a happy new year as always".

Although we cannot enjoy the thriving scene of Chinese New Year, let's dispel all the negative emotions and welcome the year of the tiger; as long as we abide by the pandemic prevention measures, Hong Kong can return to normal soon.