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
RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing policy implications of housing affordability on birth rates.
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