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Hong Kong to consult on continuing HK$20,000 baby bonus

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Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has stated that the government will consult widely before deciding whether to continue the HK$20,000 newborn baby bonus. This incentive, introduced in 2023, is set to expire in October. The program has already benefited over 65,000 babies, with more than HK$1.3 billion distributed. Lee emphasized that this policy, alongside tax allowances and childcare services, represents a proactive approach to encouraging childbirth. AI

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Hong Kong to consult on continuing HK$20,000 baby bonus

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Baby bonus to continue? We’ll consult widely, John Lee says

    The Hong Kong government will conduct a consultation on its slew of pro-baby incentives amid persistently low birth rates, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said, noting that delayed marriage and cultural shifts are limiting the effectiveness of such policies. The number of re…

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