Opinion | Where’s the ‘eco’ in South Lantau’s eco-recreation plan?

Opinion | Where’s the ‘eco’ in South Lantau’s eco-recreation plan?

Given that the Hong Kong government espouses the principle of “conservation in the south” of Lantau, has set up the Sustainable Lantau Office and recently invited expressions of interest to build the South Lantau Eco-recreation Corridor, you might expect that this project fully embraces the principles of sustainability and ecotourism. The United Nations defines ecotourism…

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Experts slam 8-month delay in revealing Hong Kong man’s monkey virus death

Experts slam 8-month delay in revealing Hong Kong man’s monkey virus death

Hong Kong health authorities should have announced the death of a man who contracted a rare infection following a monkey attack sooner, experts have said, arguing more prompt announcements could raise public awareness and encourage early treatment. The Centre for Health Protection revealed on Thursday in its Communicable Diseases Watch, an online monthly publication, that…

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Experts slam 8-month delay in revealing Hong Kong man’s monkey virus death

Experts slam 8-month delay in revealing Hong Kong man’s monkey virus death

Hong Kong health authorities should have announced the death of a man who contracted a rare infection following a monkey attack sooner, experts have said, arguing more prompt announcements could raise public awareness and encourage early treatment. The Centre for Health Protection revealed on Thursday in its Communicable Diseases Watch, an online monthly publication, that…

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