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Hong Kong installs HK$5M anti-terrorism bollards in Causeway Bay

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Hong Kong has begun installing HK$5 million (US$637,230) in anti-terrorism bollards in Causeway Bay to prevent vehicle-ramming attacks. The bollards are being placed at a busy pedestrian crossing outside the Sogo department store. While officials cite the need for protection against deliberate vehicle assaults, some residents and workers have expressed concerns about the cost and potential hindrance the barriers may cause. AI

RANK_REASON The item describes the installation of physical security measures, which falls under the 'tool' category as it relates to infrastructure and safety implementation rather than a core AI development or policy.

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Hong Kong installs HK$5M anti-terrorism bollards in Causeway Bay

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lexi Tian ·

    Roll-out of HK$5m anti-terrorism bollards in Causeway Bay draws mixed reactions

    The installation of anti-ram bollards costing HK$5 million (US$637,230) has begun at a busy crossing in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay to prevent vehicles from mounting crowded pavements, sparking debate over whether the safety barriers justify the price tag. By Wednesday afternoon, wo…

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