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Hong Kong evicts villagers for Northern Metropolis megaproject

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Hong Kong authorities have evicted more villagers from Yik Yuen Tsuen to advance the Northern Metropolis project. One family, who received notice only last month, expressed frustration over the prolonged process and uncertainty regarding their move-out date. The eviction involved police and Lands Department staff overseeing the residents' departure. AI

RANK_REASON Government-led land acquisition and eviction for a major infrastructure project. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Hong Kong evicts villagers for Northern Metropolis megaproject

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin ·

    More villagers evicted from land earmarked for Northern Metropolis

    Hong Kong authorities have evicted more residents from a village in the New Territories to make way for the Northern Metropolis megaproject, with one family complaining they only received the notice to move out last month. Dozens of police officers, Lands Department staff members…

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