1 week ago Hong Kong to relax plot ratio rules to encourage private urban renewal

Hong Kong authorities plan to encourage private urban renewal by relaxing plot ratio restrictions as part of proposals to increase development potential in old districts and new towns, with measures to be introduced in the first half of next year. The Development Bureau on Friday revealed details of the measures announced last month in the policy address, aimed at providing more incentives for private developers to undertake urban redevelopment projects. “[Redevelopment] may still be hampered by...

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1 week ago China, North Korea pledge ‘dynamic development’ as Li Qiang, Kim Jong

Beijing is ready to deepen collaboration with Pyongyang to advance a “more just and equitable” international order, visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang told North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as the two neighbours spotlighted their “unwavering” ties. It remains China’s “unwavering” policy to maintain, consolidate and develop the traditional friendship and cooperation with North Korea, Li said during the meeting on Thursday, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. Li – China’s No 2 official and...

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1 week ago US Shipping Faces Minimal Exposure to China’s Retaliatory Port Restrictions

US Shipping Faces Minimal Exposure to China’s Retaliatory Port Restrictions  Yahoo Finance

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3 w. ago China's coastal land development policies may outweigh climate change in future flood risks

China's coastal land development policies may outweigh climate change in future flood risks  Phys.org

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3 w. ago To succeed, Northern Metropolis should learn from Silicon Valley model

Hong Kong stands at a pivotal juncture. The opportunities presented by the Greater Bay Area are immense, and the city’s Northern Metropolis is the strategic gateway to realising this potential. As boldly envisioned in Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s policy address, this project is more than a property development; it is the cornerstone of Hong Kong’s transformation into an international innovation and education hub, critical to fulfilling our role in national strategies. To succeed, we must...

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3 w. ago Hong Kong to learn from Ragasa, boost flood mitigation measures: minister

Hong Kong’s development minister has vowed to learn from the experience of Super Typhoon Ragasa and review coastal facilities, saying that flood mitigation measures will be introduced for high-risk areas such as Tseung Kwan O and Aberdeen. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho made the pledge on Saturday, three days after Ragasa inundated low-lying and coastal areas, with restaurants along a Tseung Kwan O promenade and Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel among those hit by flooding. “Based on...

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3 w. ago Lessons from Ragasa lashing Hong Kong’s coastal areas must be learned: experts

A flooded hotel lobby and promenades engulfed by seas whipped up as Super Typhoon Ragasa bore down on Hong Kong provide timely lessons for buildings and urban planning in coastal and low-lying areas, experts have said. They called for flood-resilient features and higher breakwaters on Wednesday after a storm surge and downpours associated with Ragasa battered the city’s coastline, inundating streets and promenades, with floodwaters rushing into restaurants, parks and even a lobby in the 425-room...

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3 w. ago Development policy affects coastal flood exposure in China more than sea

Development policy affects coastal flood exposure in China more than sea-level rise  Nature

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3 w. ago Managing development choices is essential to reduce coastal flood risk in China

Managing development choices is essential to reduce coastal flood risk in China  Nature

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