Former UN official says Hong Kong’s low fertility offers opportunity. Here’s how

Siddharth Chatterjee, a former UN resident coordinator in China, believes Hong Kong's low fertility rate presents an opportunity for the city to become a global leader in creating a child-friendly environment. He suggests that if Hong Kong achieves "Child Friendly City" status under a UN initiative, it could establish a model for other regions. Chatterjee, who served in his UN role until March of this year, noted that while many countries face declining fertility, Hong Kong's rate is among the lowest globally. This situation, he argues, allows Hong Kong to pioneer a blueprint for child-friendly urban development.