Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam tackles questions on the HK$10 billion welfare package alongside Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong (left) and Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan Fan on Tuesday. Photo: Felix Wong
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HK$10 billion welfare package signals a seismic shift in Hong Kong government’s priority
- The long tradition of putting fiscal responsibility above all else and keeping Hong Kong business-friendly at all costs is changing as the government shows a greater willingness to redistribute wealth, look after those in need and give everyone a fairer deal
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam tackles questions on the HK$10 billion welfare package alongside Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong (left) and Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan Fan on Tuesday. Photo: Felix Wong