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Hong Kong's housing crisis hinders birth rate, experts say

Hong Kong's birth rate has seen a significant decline, falling by 15% in 2025 after a temporary increase in 2024. Experts suggest that the government should address internal obstacles rather than citing global trends. A key issue identified is the persistent unaffordability and small size of housing, with newly completed units being smaller than those built in 1995, making it difficult for couples to consider having children. AI

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Hong Kong's housing crisis hinders birth rate, experts say

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Wu ·

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