Group 1 - The Hong Kong government is implementing a policy to extend the additional tax exemption for newborns from one year to two years, allowing a total of 260,000 HKD for each child born starting from the 2026/2027 tax year [1] - The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee, announced this initiative in his fourth Policy Address, addressing the challenge of declining population [1] - The current tax exemption for eligible children is 130,000 HKD per child, which will double in the first two years after birth under the new policy [1] Group 2 - The government is also enhancing childcare services by adding 15 subsidized childcare centers over the next three years, increasing the capacity for children aged zero to three by approximately 1,500 spots [1] - In terms of after-school care, the government will expand the existing program without a cap on the number of places available, facilitating working parents [1] - The new legislation effective in December will remove the statutory storage period for gametes and embryos, providing greater flexibility for individuals seeking to conceive [2] Group 3 - The number of newborns in Hong Kong has been declining for six consecutive years since 2017, prompting the government to introduce a three-year series of pro-natalist policies, including tax incentives and support measures [2] - In 2024, the number of newborns is projected to increase by approximately 3,500 to 36,700, representing an 11% year-on-year growth [2] - As of the end of 2024, Hong Kong's total population is estimated to be 7.5006 million, a decrease of 27,300 from the previous year [2]
香港加大鼓励生育力度,初生子女奖2万+额外免税26万
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-09-17 13:01