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Hong Kong health chief: Gov't won't lose if CUHK hospital repays loan early

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Hong Kong's Secretary for Health, Lo Chung-mau, stated that the government will not incur losses if the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Medical Centre repays its public loan early. This response came amid criticism from lawmaker Kitson Yang, who accused the medical center of exploiting the government after previously receiving repayment extensions. CUHK Medical Centre's CEO, Chung Kin-lai, also noted an improvement in the hospital's financial standing. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses a policy decision and public debate regarding a loan repayment, rather than a new release or significant industry event.

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Hong Kong health chief: Gov't won't lose if CUHK hospital repays loan early

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lam Ka-sing ·

    Taxpayers won’t lose out if medical centre pays off loan early, health chief says

    Hong Kong’s health minister has said the government will not lose out if the medical centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) repays its public loan early, rejecting calls for a penalty. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau’s comments came at a Legislative Council health…

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