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Faced with Hong Kong’s ‘trolley problem’, John Lee chooses to save the economy

Hong Kong's chief executive John Lee leaves following his policy address at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, on Oct 25. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
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HONG KONG – In Hong Kong’s version of the ethical dilemma dubbed the “trolley problem”, it would seem Chief Executive John Lee has made his choice – to save the economy over helping sandwich-class locals own their first homes.

Ahead of his annual policy address on Wednesday, Mr Lee had promised that the plans he unveiled would offer something for everyone.

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