Thousands protest against proposed artificial islands for Hong Kong housing

HONG KONG - Thousands took to the streets in Hong Kong on Sunday (Oct 14) to protest against a government plan to build new housing on artificial islands, claiming the "white elephant" project will damage the environment and line the pockets of developers.

The government's proposal to reclaim 1,700ha of land around Hong Kong's largest outlying island, Lantau, has been touted as a solution to the pressing housing shortage in the city - notorious for being one of the least affordable markets on the planet.

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