Scorching heat magnifies housing crunch for Hong Kong’s elderly

Hong Kong (AFP) Aug 15, 2024

Even with two electric fans whirring, retired janitor Chun Loi was sweating profusely in her windowless, one-room flat that swelters during Hong Kong’s humid summer.

Her 50-square-foot room is partitioned with well-worn planks from four other small rooms, commonly known as sub-divided units.

It is a sweaty but low-cost option that has proliferated across Hong Kong, one of the world’s mos
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