Chris Sun Yuk-han
Coverage of Chris Sun Yuk-han in the Nexus archive.
- 176 child abuse cases in 5 months after start of Hong Kong’s new reporting regime
Hong Kong authorities recorded 176 suspected child abuse cases involving 188 children in over five months under a new mandatory reporting regime. Sexual abuse accounted for the largest share of victims, as revealed by Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han.
- Baby Danny’s 3-year care order can be cut short if in best interests: Hong Kong minister
Hong Kong’s welfare minister stated that Baby Danny’s three-year guardianship order could be shortened if professional assessments determine it is in the child’s best interests. The two-month-old, who developed a fever and was hospitalized, is expected to be transferred to a care home after observation.
- Hong Kong hands out $180m in baby bonuses to raise birthrate
Hong Kong has distributed $180 million in baby bonuses since 2023 to 71,866 parents of newborns, aiming to raise the city’s fertility rate, which was 0.841 in 2024. The program, set to expire in October 2026, includes tax measures, expanded childcare services, and increased assisted reproductive treatment quotas.
- Hong Kong considers expanding priority care scheme to better flag high-risk cases
Hong Kong is considering expanding priority community care to include dementia patients and carers over 60 of people with severe disabilities to better identify high-risk cases. The move follows a tragedy involving a 70-year-old man found hanging, prompting a review of screening criteria for high-risk elderly individuals.
- After another suicide, Hong Kong to review age threshold to cover more elderly in need
Hong Kong will review the age threshold for elderly residents to better identify priority cases after a 70-year-old man was found dead by suicide in his flat. Welfare chief Chris Sun Yuk-han pledged the review following the incident, which also involved the man's 78-year-old unconscious wife found nearby.
- Poverty line a limited marker, Hong Kong minister says, as aid focus expands to carers
Hong Kong's welfare minister defended the government's decision to drop the poverty line as an aid indicator, citing its limitations in identifying groups like carers. The government introduced a new 21-indicator framework to better identify vulnerable populations.
- Hong Kong saves HK$69 million in first month after HK$2 fare scheme revamp
Hong Kong saved HK$69 million in the first month after revising its public transport subsidy scheme, as fewer elderly and disabled commuters used long-haul routes for short trips. The changes, effective April 3, reduced the average government subsidy for trips over HK$10, according to Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han.
- No cap on HK$2 transport scheme trips as costs outweigh savings: Hong Kong minister
Hong Kong authorities will not impose a monthly cap on subsidised transport trips for elderly and disabled people under a revamped fare scheme, citing implementation costs exceeding savings. Data revealed that only about 450 individuals out of 2.7 million eligible participants took over 240 trips monthly between May 2022 and April 2023.
- Welfare chief steps in but parents still refuse DNA test in birth certificate controversy
Parents of a Hong Kong baby without a legal identity refuse to provide DNA proof for birth registration, citing privacy concerns. The city’s welfare minister states authorities will 'strive to meet' the family after receiving an email reply from them.