홍콩 당국이 국경 간 요양 서비스에 대한 수요가 증가함에 따라 광둥성 내 요양 시설 운영자들과 협상하여 추가 시설을 확보할 계획이다. 해당 제도를 이용하는 홍콩 거주자 수는 2022년 말 이후 9배 증가했다.
크리스 썬 육한 홍콩 노동복지부 장관은 인터뷰를 통해 2026년 3월 기준 '주거 관리 서비스 계획(Residential Care Services Scheme)'에 따라 1,100명의 홍콩 노인이 광둥성에 위치한 26개 요양 시설에 거주하고 있다고 밝혔다. 그는 이 수치가 2022년 말 120명에서 크게 증가한 점을 언급하며, 이는 해당 제도의 인기를 보여주는 인상적인 결과라고 설명했다. 거주자들이 선호하는 지역으로는 선전과 광저우가 꼽힌다. 썬 장관은 당국이 향후 이용 통계, 사용자 피드백, 서비스 수준 등을 바탕으로 운영자들과 재협상을 진행해 필요 시 수용 능력을 확대할 것이라고 밝혔다. 또한 그는 해당 제도의 참여는 전적으로 개인의 자발적 선택임을 강조했다.
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Chinese central authorities will continue rolling out more policies and measures that benefit the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. The central authorities will make further arrangements in the 15th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development to support Hong Kong in leveraging its unique strengths and playing a significant role.
Hong Kong property management leaders say companies face up to a 25% security staff shortfall, defending a major housing estate's hiring of a third of its guards from mainland China. Richland Gardens owners' corporation announced the recruitment of 31 guards via a government labour scheme, drawing criticism from a labour lawmaker and social media users.
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Hong Kong's Transport Department reports that since the launch of the southbound travel scheme for Guangdong vehicles on December 23 last year, more than 5,000 applications have been approved and over 3,500 travel bookings recorded by the end of March, with 90% of travellers staying one or two days. The scheme allows up to 100 vehicles daily from Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Zhongshan and Jiangmen to enter Hong Kong's urban areas via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge for a maximum of 72 hours.
During China's 2026 national two sessions, Hong Kong's role as the world's third-largest financial center drew attention. Australian scholar Warwick Powell discussed with Hong Kong CPPCC member Judith Yu how the city can leverage its 'super-connector' status to align with the 15th Five-Year Plan. Yu highlighted innovation, technology, and financial empowerment to boost Greater Bay Area cooperation.
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The Hong Kong Tourism Board will allocate 75 per cent of its resources to overseas markets this year to diversify visitor demographics and attract more overnight high spenders. Executive director Anthony Lau Chun-hon noted the difficulty in convincing day-trippers from nearby mainland Chinese cities to stay overnight. The board plans to launch a global campaign by the end of April.
Hong Kong's Basic Housing Units Ordinance takes effect on Sunday, requiring landlords to renovate properties to meet new standards. The law has already prompted evictions, with more than 200 households in Sham Shui Po's Yee Wa Building given notice to leave. Tenants like 72-year-old Chan Sai-chiu struggle to find affordable alternatives.
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A Hong Kong fire official defended declining mainland Chinese firefighters' help during a public hearing into the city's deadliest blaze in decades. Deputy Chief Fire Officer Sunny Wong Sze-lut cited incompatibility and sufficient local manpower. Chief Executive John Lee vowed reforms to improve public safety.