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THE STANDARD STANDS

Hong Kong needs bold measures to boost its declining birth rate

THE STANDARD STANDS
30-07-2025 09:47 HKT
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The city needs bold, long-term solutions to stem the decline in population. (Sing Tao)
The city needs bold, long-term solutions to stem the decline in population. (Sing Tao)
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