Four people died and two others were injured when an old building collapsed in Hong Kong last week. And now, to prevent it from happening again, Hong Kong’s government has ordered inspections of all buildings aged 50 years and older.
According to Hong Kong's Immigration Department- since 1995- a quota system has allowed a maximum of 150 mainlanders per day to move to the region. Today, mainlanders account for over 90 percent of the city's population growth. But as observers say, the influx has also brought increasing reports of discrimination and increased anxiety from Hong Kong Chinese about preserving social stability.
BON's Kelda Yuen has more on the concerns surrounding Hong Kong's mainland immigrants and the organization that aims to tackle the challenges.
Hong Kong’s tourism industry is driven largely by mainland visitors - many of who travel to the city to shop ‘til they drop. But travel organizers and tour group leaders may have pushed their clients – and their luck – too far in pursuit of lucrative commissions from local businesses. BON’s Kelda Yuen has more on reaction by the Hong Kong government to put an end to ‘forced shopping’.
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