Hong Kong will not restrict city emigrants from public health services: minister

Hong Kong will not restrict city emigrants from public health services: minister

[South China Morning Post] - 01/8/2025

Lawmakers suggest restricting access of Hong Kong identity card holders who have moved overseas to public medical services.



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