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Hong Kong Urged to Strengthen Governance Amid Elderly Crisis

1/26/2026

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Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office in Beijing, urged Hong Kong to strengthen its executive-led governance.
He said the legislative and judicial branches must support the government.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced plans to double yuan liquidity for Hong Kong banks, reinforcing Hong Kong's offshore yuan role.
Analysts urged expanded support for socially isolated elderly residents in Hong Kong, citing a tragic case.

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Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office in Beijing, urged Hong Kong to strengthen its executive-led governance.
He said the legislative and judicial branches must support the government.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced plans to double yuan liquidity for Hong Kong banks, reinforcing Hong Kong's offshore yuan role.
Analysts urged expanded support for socially isolated elderly residents in Hong Kong, citing a tragic case.