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Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis Development Bill nears final passage

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Hong Kong's Legislative Council is nearing the passage of the Northern Metropolis Development Bill, a significant piece of legislation aimed at accelerating the development of a key urban area. The bill, which consolidates six subsidiary laws, has undergone extensive review, including approximately 30 hours of scrutiny across 12 meetings. This marks a historic moment for Hong Kong, as it is the first time dedicated legislation has been enacted for a specific geographical area. AI

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Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis Development Bill nears final passage

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vivian Au ·

    Hong Kong’s landmark bill to fast-track Northern Metropolis nears passage

    A bill designed to streamline the development of Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis is a step closer to passage, with final discussions set to take place in the Legislative Council on Wednesday before it could be passed as early as this week. Lawmaker Priscilla Leung Mei-fun said on…

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