Hong Kong graduates hit by lower wages and rising property costs

Compared with 20 years ago, young graduates face a much greater struggle buying flats, which some fear could stall social mobility

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August 16, 2016

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February 16, 2017

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Residential apartments in Hong Kong - out of reach for many graduates

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