Tag #Coffin Homes

How do the high real estate prices in Hong Kong contribute to the prevalence of "coffin flats" and extreme housing inequality?

The high cost of living in Hong Kong, the world's most expensive city for 14 years, has driven many into substandard housing. Residents like Xiao Bo and Kwok Kwai, living in spaces as small as 4 square meters, highlight the extreme inequality. The government's plan to eliminate subdivided apartments by 2049 and reduce social housing wait times reflects a response to public concern and the severity of the problem.