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Former UN official sees Hong Kong's low fertility as chance to lead on child-friendly policies

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A former UN official has proposed that Hong Kong leverage its exceptionally low fertility rate as an opportunity to become a model "Child Friendly City." Siddharth Chatterjee, formerly the UN resident coordinator in China, believes Hong Kong can develop a pioneering blueprint for other regions facing similar demographic challenges. With a fertility rate of 0.73 births per woman in 2025, Hong Kong's rate is the second lowest globally, just above Macau. AI

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Former UN official sees Hong Kong's low fertility as chance to lead on child-friendly policies

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Connor Mycroft ·

    Former UN official says Hong Kong’s low fertility offers opportunity. Here’s how

    Hong Kong’s low fertility rate is an opportunity rather than a challenge and gives the city a chance to become a global leader in building a child-friendly environment, a former UN resident coordinator in China has said. Siddharth Chatterjee, who held the role from 2021 until Mar…

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