Empty shelves in a supermarket at Sai Wan Ho. Photo: Sam Tsang
Refugees in Hong Kong struggle to buy supplies as panic buying over lockdown rumours sweeps food off shelves
- Panic buying has pushed up the price of daily necessities, forcing many refugees to rely on donations from NGOs
- Refugees and asylum seekers receive government monthly subsidy of HK$1,200 in food cards which can only be used at ParknShop
Empty shelves in a supermarket at Sai Wan Ho. Photo: Sam Tsang