Hong Kong’s economy will be affected if the Occupy Central movement continues.
This was the message from Financial Secretary John Tsang at the airport today, upon his return from the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Finance Ministers' Meeting in Beijing.
He said the impact of the movement can be evaluated by economic statistics available later, noting that foreign investors are watching the situation.
Mr Tsang welcomed a recent rise in visitor numbers, but noted it has no direct correlation with the protests.