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HK Abandons Car Levy After Public Backlash

1/30/2026

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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.