Wire›2026 05 02›Hong Kong S Population Policy Is Still Trapped In A City State Mindset

The Wire/May 2, 2026

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Hong Kong’s population policy is still trapped in a city state mindset

Hong Kong is increasingly being urged to develop a comprehensive population policy. Academics, policymakers and business leaders warn that rapid ageing, low fertility and a shrinking labour force threaten the city’s competitiveness, and call for more decisive government intervent

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Hong Kong’s population policy is still trapped in a city state mindsetHong Kong is increasingly being urged to develop a comprehensive population policy. Academics, policymakers and business leaders warn that rapid ageing, low fertility and a shrinking labour force threaten the city’s competitiveness, and call for more decisive government intervent
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