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One fifth of Hongkongers live below the poverty line: official report

Published: 7:22am, 18 Dec, 2019

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A record 1.4 million people fell below the poverty threshold in 2018, but Secretary for Labour and Welfare defends government efforts

Wong Tsui-kai |

Published: 7:22am, 18 Dec, 2019

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