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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced during a radio phone-in program on Thursday that he would review government policies to provide better support for women over 40 seeking in vitro fertilization (IVF). While addressing concerns raised by residents, including job insecurity and medical conditions affecting fertility, Lee acknowledged that financial incentives alone cannot solve the declining birth rate. He emphasized the need for professional medical considerations in formulating new policy measures.

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John Lee, Hong Kong's Chief Executive, pledged during a radio phone-in program on Thursday to review current policies supporting women over 40 seeking in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. He acknowledged that financial incentives alone cannot reverse the declining birth rate in Hong Kong. The discussion was prompted by residents describing obstacles to having children, such as job insecurity and medical conditions. A caller named Lee mentioned missing her optimal childbearing age due to a lengthy recovery from a health issue. This pledge comes shortly after Lee delivered his policy address and unveiled Hong Kong's first five-year plan.

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Chief Executive says he will examine current policies but acknowledges no single measure can reverse Hong Kong’s declining birth rate Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has vowed to examine whether the government can better support women aged over 40 who are seeking assisted reproductive treatment, while acknowledging that financial incentives alone would not reverse the city’s falling birth rate. Lee made the pledge during a radio phone-in programme on Thursday, when residents described obstacles to having children, including job insecurity. Among the callers was a woman surnamed Lee, who said a medical condition and a lengthy recovery had caused her to miss what is considered the optimal childbearing age.

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🔮 Chief Executive says he will examine current policies but acknowledges no single measure can reverse Hong Kong’s declining birth rate Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has vowed to examine whether the government can better support women aged over 40 who are seeking assisted reproductive treatment, while acknowledging that financial incentives alone would not reverse the city’s falling birth rate. Lee made the pledge during a radio phone-in programme on Thursday, when residents described obstacles to having children, including job insecurity. Among the callers was a woman surnamed Lee, who said a medical condition and a lengthy recovery had caused her to miss what is considered the optimal childbearing age.

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“I will go back and look into this, as it involves professional medical considerations,” Lee said, a day after delivering his latest policy address and unveiling the city’s first five-year plan. asserted

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