A whirlwind romance and marriage between a 76-year-old Hong Kong man and a 43-year-old mainland Chinese woman has sparked a media frenzy and now an investigation into their eligibility for public housing due to suspicions about their finances.
The attention-grabbing couple, who married shortly after meeting, came under scrutiny after family disputes and financial concerns made headlines. The Director of Housing, Rosanna Law Shuk-pui, announced an inquiry into their finances to determine if they exceed the asset threshold for public housing and own property in mainland China.
Law mentioned cooperation with mainland authorities and the repossession of nine government flats from individuals whose assets surpassed limits. The couple’s lavish gifts and controversial marriage have been widely discussed in the media, creating a buzz among the public.
