Hong Kong needs more, not less, public engagement in project planning
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Public hearings are an important part of the policymaking process as Hongkongers have a right to know the variety of views on government proposals. Being unresponsive to public concerns about projects, such as Lantau reclamation or golf course redevelopment, risks undermining efforts to promote harmony in Hong Kong.