7月22日，《經濟日報》過百名記者對石嘅煽惑暴力言論深表震驚同極度遺憾，發聯署聲明促請石收回言論   。《經濟日報》之後發聲明同石鏡泉「割席」，話佢嘅言論純屬個人意見。當晚，石鏡泉發表道歉聲明撤回言論。持股6%之David Webb向公司表示將於股東大會動議要求石鏡泉辭職 。
On July 22, more than 100 reporters in the Economic Daily expressed their deep shock and extreme regret at Shishi's incitement to violence, and issued a joint statement urging Shishi to retract his remarks. The Economic Daily later issued a statement to "cut seats" with Shi Jingquan, saying that his remarks were purely personal opinions. That night, Shi Jingquan issued an apology statement to retract his remarks. David Webb, who holds 6% of the shares, told the company that he would move the resignation of Shi Jingquan at the general meeting of shareholders.