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- Hong Kong's treasury minister Christopher Hui Ching-yu announced the government will not implement the proposed levy on private cars crossing into mainland China.
- The levy was proposed in the 2025-26 budget and would charge HK$200 per car.
- Officials said the plan could generate HK$1 billion annually to help offset the HK$87.2 billion deficit.
- Hui said the decision followed public input, marking the second policy reversal on the same day.
