{
  "id": 7718792,
  "title": "HK to give $30k for second child and beyond",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/hk-to-give-30k-for-second-child-and-beyond-7718792",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:52:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1870238-20260916.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Executive John Lee announced on Wednesday that families in Hong Kong would receive HK30,000 for every child born after the first, in an effort to encourage larger families. In his Policy Address, Lee also confirmed that an existing HK$20,000 reward for new babies, set to end next month, would continue for another three years. The administration, which has transitioned from a non-interventionist stance to actively promoting fertility, is working to create an environment that supports childbearing, Lee stated. Additionally, Lee revealed other initiatives to promote childbirth. He mentioned that families with more than one child would see the tax allowance for subsequent children increase from HK$140,000 to HK$160,000. Furthermore, if families buy a home within one year before the baby's birth or two years after, they can claim a HK$20,000 deduction on stamp duty. Lee also revealed that the maximum loan-to-value ratio for families purchasing a flat under the government's Home Ownership Scheme would be raised to 95 percent, allowing them to pay less upfront. Other measures to support families looking to have children include more IVF options at the Hospital Authority, additional childcare centers, and expanded after-school childcare services.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday announced that families would receive HK30,000 for every baby after their first, aimed at encouraging people to have more than one child. Delivering his Policy Address, Lee also said an existing HK$20,000 reward for a new baby, due to expire next month, would continue for another three years. \"The current term government has shifted from a non-interventionist…",
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        "title": "HK to give $30k for second child and beyond",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/hk-to-give-30k-for-second-child-and-beyond",
        "published": "2026-09-16T05:52:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}