A watch repair craftsman works in his shop at Yue Man Square in the centre of Kwun Tong. The building is being redeveloped by the Urban Renewal Authority. Photo: Kelly Fung A watch repair craftsman works in his shop at Yue Man Square in the centre of Kwun Tong. The building is being redeveloped by the Urban Renewal Authority. Photo: Kelly Fung
A watch repair craftsman works in his shop at Yue Man Square in the centre of Kwun Tong. The building is being redeveloped by the Urban Renewal Authority. Photo: Kelly Fung
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Letters | Hong Kong’s heritage – and shopkeepers’ livelihoods – must be preserved in Kwun Tong redevelopment

  • While urban redevelopment may be inevitable, the government should be careful to protect stall owners and the local heritage they represent

Topic |   Living heritage of Hong Kong
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Updated: 3:25pm, 16 Mar, 2019

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A watch repair craftsman works in his shop at Yue Man Square in the centre of Kwun Tong. The building is being redeveloped by the Urban Renewal Authority. Photo: Kelly Fung A watch repair craftsman works in his shop at Yue Man Square in the centre of Kwun Tong. The building is being redeveloped by the Urban Renewal Authority. Photo: Kelly Fung
A watch repair craftsman works in his shop at Yue Man Square in the centre of Kwun Tong. The building is being redeveloped by the Urban Renewal Authority. Photo: Kelly Fung
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