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Hong Kong Sues Residents Over $1.9 Billion Redevelopment

3/5/2026

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The Hong Kong government filed civil lawsuits against 16 Kowloon City residents for allegedly refusing to vacate their homes after warnings from a government-appointed law firm.
The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) seeks eviction orders and damages because the residents did not leave by October 17 last year.
Kowloon City, known as "Little Thailand," hosts Thai restaurants and Songkran festival, and the redevelopment project is valued at HK$15 billion (US$1.91 billion).

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The Hong Kong government filed civil lawsuits against 16 Kowloon City residents for allegedly refusing to vacate their homes after warnings from a government-appointed law firm.
The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) seeks eviction orders and damages because the residents did not leave by October 17 last year.
Kowloon City, known as "Little Thailand," hosts Thai restaurants and Songkran festival, and the redevelopment project is valued at HK$15 billion (US$1.91 billion).