The city has lost its appeal to some residents over the last four years, hurt by strict rules during the Covid-19 pandemic, anxieties about the growing political influence of Beijing, and competition from Singapore and elsewhere. Those who choose to remain in the city are increasingly opting out of having children: Hong Kong’s fertility rate is the lowest in the world.”

“The city’s government hopes to address this problem by paying a cash bonus to couples who have children. They will receive the equivalent of around $2,550, as well as other perks such as priority when renting or buying government-subsidized housing and increased access to in vitro fertilization.”

https://politicalwire.com/2023/10/29/hong-kong-offers-money-for-babies/

Some people see life come what else do you want?

I wander why some people in develop countries don't think about having kids

They need more tax payers for the aging population pensions to be well funded.

Healthcare has improved over the years. Nigeria's first indigenous IGP died of a heart attack. Today, he would have long since had been on drugs, special diet, and if it don't work, stenting or bypass surgery, which can all be done here

As people live longer, pensions that were designed to last for say 10 years now have to last 40 years...or more. Who go pay for am? Pikin.

Many developed countries are suffering populaiton decline. Some take in large numbers of immigrants. Others beg people to have kids.

What do Hong Kong really want? Now you're begging for babies, in two years time you'll still be putting restrictions on number of babies smh...