Author: Dennis Lee

Subdivided flats and cage homes are Hong Kong’s shame. Despite substantial fiscal reserves, the government has failed to eliminate 110,000 subdivided units for the city’s most unfortunate citizens, a matter of choice rather than resources. For too long, society turned a blind eye to the deep-rooted problems of the poor, believing the myth that hard work leads to homeownership. The lack of opportunities and structural housing issues spanning generations have hindered progress. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s task force to address subdivided units offers hope for change. It’s a long-overdue step towards confronting the housing crisis and providing better living…