Policy Address

D. Hong Kong Our Home

90.       The third challenge is how to meet public demands for a quality life.  Hong Kong is a modern world city.  For residents, a quality living environment — covering air quality, living space, cultural infrastructure and heritage conservation — is just as important as economic growth.  Over the past two decades, Hong Kong has transformed from a manufacturing base into a services-based economy.  Such a transformation has impacted on urban planning, and set the stage for us to re-examine ways to beautify our cityscape and upgrade the quality of life to make Hong Kong an ideal home.

91.       The Government is now reviewing the air quality objectives.  To improve air quality in the long run, we will adopt targets in stages giving due regard to the World Health Organization's guidelines. 

 

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