Hong Kong Legco'll Discuss HKD1-Trillion Artificial Island Proj. on Jun 21. By Chapman Chen, HKBNews
Hong Kong Legislative Council Finance Committee will discuss studies related to artificial islands in the Central Waters on Friday (June 21) afternoon. These artificial islands are part of the proposed East Lantau Metropolis, which, if enacted, will eventually cost at least 1 trillion HKD (USD 0.12 billion) and use up Hong Kong's fiscal reserves. According to former Observatory Chief LAM Chiu-ying, these artificial islands are likely to sink if struck by a strong typhoon, an