Wall Avenue Journal: “Town has misplaced its enchantment to some residents over the past 4 years, harm by strict guidelines through the Covid-19 pandemic, anxieties in regards to the rising political affect of Beijing, and competitors from Singapore and elsewhere. Those that select to stay within the metropolis are more and more opting out of getting kids: Hong Kong’s fertility fee is the bottom on the planet.”
“Town’s authorities hopes to deal with this drawback by paying a money bonus to {couples} who’ve kids. They’ll obtain the equal of round $2,550, in addition to different perks reminiscent of precedence when renting or shopping for government-subsidized housing and elevated entry to in vitro fertilization.”