As cold spell grips Hong Kong, homeless shun shelters that ‘feel like prison’

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Danny MokJanuary 22, 2026 at 01:30 AM

As cold spell grips Hong Kong, homeless shun shelters that ‘feel like prison’

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As a cold spell hits Hong Kong, many homeless individuals are opting to remain on the streets rather than seek shelter in government-run facilities. Approximately 70 people were observed at Tung Chau Street Park in Sham Shui Po on Tuesday night, enduring temperatures expected to drop as low as 11 degrees Celsius. These individuals cite feeling "imprisoned" in the shelters as the reason for their decision. The Hong Kong Observatory has issued warnings about the intense winter monsoon, predicting the coldest temperatures to occur on Thursday and Friday before rising again.

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