Workers dismantle bamboo scaffolding on a block of flats in Hong Kong on December 8. Hong Kong must increase its supply of affordable housing, as it is clear the central government is serious about the city “bidding farewell” to subdivided flats and cage homes. Photo: EPA-EFE
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To stay in Beijing’s good books, Carrie Lam must get to grips with Hong Kong’s housing crisis
- A reception in Zhongnanhai and words of praise from the country’s top leaders won’t get Lam very far if her administration does not begin to solve the city’s long-time livelihood and housing problems
Workers dismantle bamboo scaffolding on a block of flats in Hong Kong on December 8. Hong Kong must increase its supply of affordable housing, as it is clear the central government is serious about the city “bidding farewell” to subdivided flats and cage homes. Photo: EPA-EFE
