FS shoots down levy for all outbound travellers

[RTHK] - 02/27/2025

Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Thursday said a proposed levy on private cars departing Hong Kong is aimed at clawing back government spending on cross-boundary facilities, while dismissing the idea of a fee for all outbound travellers over the potential impact on the public. During a radio (…)



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