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Donald Liao served as Hong Kong’s first Director of Housing from 1973 to 1980. Photo: P. Y. Tang

Donald Liao, the architect who shaped Hong Kong’s housing landscape, dies at 96

5 months ago02 mins

Donald Liao Poon-huai, one of Hong Kong’s most influential government architects and public housing visionaries who became the first Chinese official under British rule to serve as secretary for district administration, has died at the age of 96. His death was confirmed to the South China Morning Post by his family on Friday, with one…

Hong Kong’s URA may review compensation cuts for residents affected by redevelopment

Cs news1 year ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority (URA) may review its policy to reduce compensation to residents affected by redevelopments, its new chief has said, as the organisation faces financial challenges. URA managing director Donald Choi Wun-hing said on Friday in his first meeting with the media that it was an appropriate time to review the…