'Taxing boundary-crossing drivers won't affect many'

[RTHK] - 03/2/2025

Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said officials plan to go ahead with a proposed land departure tax for private cars, saying this represented a wealthier demographic in society. The proposal announced in the budget last week met some opposition, with some lawmakers saying it wouldn't help (…)



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