'Coffin homes' in Hong Kong: Authorities step up efforts to get rid of tiny, squalid apartments

Authorities in Hong Kong have begun a review process aimed at ridding the city of tiny, squalid subdivided homes. For years the government has been criticised for failing to address the issue, which highlights the startling divide between its rich and poor. But even news plans to regulate and set standards for such housing will take years to come into effect. #HongKong #homes #housing 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/Xen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen