Shenzhen plans sharp increase in water rates

Shenzhen will raise water prices in a bid to ease shortages, with households facing a rise of 30 per cent and businesses more than 60 per cent if the proposal is approved this month.

The increase is bound to face strong opposition in the city, where many Hongkongers live or have businesses.

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