Hong Kong minister dispels ‘lying flat’ concerns as youth rental flat applications drop
The number of young people in Hong Kong applying for public rental flats has dropped by about 46% over the past four years, signaling that most are not adopting a "lying flat" attitude. This observation was highlighted by Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin, who emphasized the ambition of Hong Kong's youth contrary to societal concerns. The term "lying flat" is used to describe individuals who do the minimum to get by, a notion that some have associated with the city's younger generation.
Ho's remarks come in the wake of suggestions from senior officials that youth should not risk their careers for public housing eligibility. The decrease from 16,000 to 8,600 applications among those under 30 from the financial year 2019-20 to 2023-24 reflects a shift in priorities. This trend suggests that, contrary to some public opinion, many young people are focusing on career development rather than relying on public housing, which could indicate a more proactive and ambitious approach to their futures.
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The number of young people in Hong Kong applying for public rental flats has dropped by about 46% over the past four years, signaling that most are not adopting a "lying flat" attitude. This observation was highlighted by Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin, who emphasized the ambition of Hong Kong's youth contrary to societal concerns. The term "lying flat" is used to describe individuals who do the minimum to get by, a notion that some have associated with the city's younger generation.
Ho's remarks come in the wake of suggestions from senior officials that youth should not risk their careers for public housing eligibility. The decrease from 16,000 to 8,600 applications among those under 30 from the financial year 2019-20 to 2023-24 reflects a shift in priorities. This trend suggests that, contrary to some public opinion, many young people are focusing on career development rather than relying on public housing, which could indicate a more proactive and ambitious approach to their futures.
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