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3 December 2010 07:15
HONG KONG, CHINA - DECEMBER 01: 78-year-old Leung Shu suffering from severe asthma uses his inhaler on December 01, 2010 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong's property prices having soared over the past year with urban redevelopment shrinking the supply of older, cheaper blocks. Thousands of cage men still dwelling in 15-square-foot cubicles are being forced to vacate premises as the properties are being sold to developers as Hong Kong's yawning wealth gap widens. The cage home residents are struggling to find low cost accommodation in Hong Kong due to increasing cost of rent. Mr Tam Wing Dik and Mr Leung Shu have been living in their cage dwellings, in this room, for the last 20 years, in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Their homes once shared with 20 in one room now only house 5. The property has been sold and the men have one month to vacate to find other accommodation. The NGO Society For Community Organization (SoCO) has been lobbying for compensation for these inhabitants. Some have received compensation whilst others are still in waiting. I just don't know where i will go, says 78-year-old Mr Leung Shu.
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HONG KONG, CHINA - DECEMBER 01: 78-year-old Leung Shu suffering from severe asthma uses his inhaler on December 01, 2010 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong's property prices having soared over the past year with urban redevelopment shrinking the supply of older, cheaper blocks. Thousands of cage men still dwelling in 15-square-foot cubicles are being forced to vacate premises as the properties are being sold to developers as Hong Kong's yawning wealth gap widens. The cage home residents are struggling to find low cost accommodation in Hong Kong due to increasing cost of rent. Mr Tam Wing Dik and Mr Leung Shu have been living in their cage dwellings, in this room, for the last 20 years, in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Their homes once shared with 20 in one room now only house 5. The property has been sold and the men have one month to vacate to find other accommodation. The NGO Society For Community Organization (SoCO) has been lobbying for compensation for these inhabitants. Some have received compensation whilst others are still in waiting. I just don't know where i will go, says 78-year-old Mr Leung Shu.
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HONG KONG, CHINA - DECEMBER 01: 78-year-old Tam Wing Dik looks takes a walk in the room as 78-year-old Leung Shu talks on the phone on December 01, 2010 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong's property prices having soared over the past year with urban redevelopment shrinking the supply of older, cheaper blocks. Thousands of cage men still dwelling in 15-square-foot cubicles are being forced to vacate premises as the properties are being sold to developers as Hong Kong's yawning wealth gap widens. The cage home residents are struggling to find low cost accommodation in Hong Kong due to increasing cost of rent. Mr Tam Wing Dik and Mr Leung Shu have been living in their cage dwellings, in this room, for the last 20 years, in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Their homes once shared with 20 in one room now only house 5. The property has been sold and the men have one month to vacate to find other accommodation. The NGO Society for Community Organization (SoCO) has been lobbying for compensation for these inhabitants. Some have received compensation whilst others are still in waiting. I just don't know where i will go, says 78-year-old Mr Leung Shu.
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HONG KONG, CHINA - DECEMBER 01: 78-year-old Leung Shu, suffering from chronic asthma, uses his ventilator whilst talking on the phone on December 01, 2010 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong's property prices having soared over the past year with urban redevelopment shrinking the supply of older, cheaper blocks. Thousands of cage men still dwelling in 15-square-foot cubicles are being forced to vacate premises as the properties are being sold to developers as Hong Kong's yawning wealth gap widens. The cage home residents are struggling to find low cost accommodation in Hong Kong due to increasing cost of rent. Mr Tam Wing Dik and Mr Leung Shu have been living in their cage dwellings, in this room, for the last 20 years, in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Their homes once shared with 20 in one room now only house 5. The property has been sold and the men have one month to vacate to find other accommodation. The NGO Society For Community Organization (SoCO) has been lobbying for compensation for these inhabitants. Some have received compensation whilst others are still in waiting. I just don't know where i will go, says 78-year-old Mr Leung Shu.
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HONG KONG, CHINA - DECEMBER 01: 78-years-old Tam Wing Dik (R) sits in his cage dwelling as Mr Leung Shu rests near to his cage dwelling on December 01, 2010 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong's property prices having soared over the past year with urban redevelopment shrinking the supply of older, cheaper blocks. Thousands of cage men still dwelling in 15-square-foot cubicles are being forced to vacate premises as the properties are being sold to developers as Hong Kong's yawning wealth gap widens. The cage home residents are struggling to find low cost accommodation in Hong Kong due to increasing cost of rent. Mr Tam Wing Dik and Mr Leung Shu have been living in their cage dwellings, in this room, for the last 20 years, in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Their homes once shared with 20 in one room now only house 5. The property has been sold and the men have one month to vacate to find other accommodation. The NGO Society for Community Organization (SoCO) has been lobbying for compensation for these inhabitants. Some have received compensation whilst others are still in waiting. I just don't know where i will go, says 78-year-old Mr Leung Shu.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: David Howell of England expresses an opinion with an official on the 7th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 21: Ian Poulter of England speaks to his caddie before playing his last putt on the 18th hole during day four of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 21, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - DECEMBER 12: French jockey Gerald Mosse riding Hong Kong's Beauty Flash wins the Hong Kong Mile during the Cathay Pacific International Races at the Sha Tin Racecourse on December 12, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 20: Matteo Manassero of Italy plays a shot on the fairway of the 7th hole during day three of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 21: Matteo Manassero of Italy (L), Ian Poulter of England with his Champions Trophy (C) and Simon Dyson of England poses for photographs at the presentation ceremony during the final day of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 21, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - DECEMBER 12: French jockey Gerald Mosse (Bottom, R) riding Hong Kong's Beauty Flash wins the Hong Kong Mile during the Cathay Pacific International Races at the Sha Tin Racecourse on December 12, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 18: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on after playing an approach shot during day one of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 18, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 20: Simon Dyson of England and Rory Mcilroy of Northern Ireland congratulate each other after finishing on the 18th hole during day three of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 21: Ian Poulter of England speaks to his caddie before playing his last putt on the 18th hole during day four of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 21, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - DECEMBER 12: French jockey Gerald Mosse riding Hong Kong's Beauty Flash wins the Hong Kong Mile during the Cathay Pacific International Races at the Sha Tin Racecourse on December 12, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong actor Juno (L) and Japanese actress Aoi Sora (2nd L), stars of the movie Revenge: A Love Story, and Hong Kong actors Kay Tse (2nd R) and Heung Jor (R), stars of Lover's Discourse, attend the opening of the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2010 in Hong Kong on October 22, 2010. Hong Kong's independent film festival kicked off with a line-up that reflects the ever-changing landscape of China's booming cinema industry, on track to become the world's second biggest box-office earner in five years.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 18: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on after playing an approach shot during day one of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 18, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: Graeme Mcdowell of Northern Ireland watches his 2nd shot on the 18th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 20: Graeme Mcdowell of Northern Ireland reacts to the click of a local photographer on the 14th hole during day three of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - DECEMBER 12: French jockey Gerald Mosse riding Hong Kong's Beauty Flash wins the Hong Kong Mile during the Cathay Pacific International Races at the Sha Tin Racecourse on December 12, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - DECEMBER 12: Gerald Mosse (R) of France riding Hong Kong's Beauty Flash wins the Hong Kong Mile during the Cathay Pacific International Races at the Sha Tin Racecourse on December 12, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong actor Juno (L) and Japanese actress Aoi Sora (2nd L), stars of the movie Revenge: A Love Story, and Hong Kong actors Kay Tse (2nd R) and Heung Jor (R), stars of Lover's Discourse, attend the opening of the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2010 in Hong Kong on October 22, 2010. Hong Kong's independent film festival kicked off with a line-up that reflects the ever-changing landscape of China's booming cinema industry, on track to become the world's second biggest box-office earner in five years.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 18: Pablo Larrazabal of Spain and his caddie walks to the green on the 3rd hole during the first round of the USB Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 18, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 18: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on after playing an approach shot during day one of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 18, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: Rory Mcilroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 20: Matteo Manassero of Italy plays a shot on the fairway of the 7th hole during day three of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 21: Rory Mcilroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the cheers of the crowd on the 18th hole during day four of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 21, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 21: Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland plays an approaching shot on the 18th hole during day four of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 21, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - DECEMBER 12: French jockey Gerald Mosse riding Hong Kong's Beauty Flash wins the Hong Kong Mile during the Cathay Pacific International Races at the Sha Tin Racecourse on December 12, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 18: Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland looks on after playing an approach shot during day one of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 18, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 18: Sung Lee of South Korea lines up his shot while his caddy looks on at the 6th hole during the first round of the USB Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 18, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: Rory Mcilroy of Northern Ireland watches his 2nd hot on the 13th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: John Daly of the USA acknowledges the crowd on sinking a birdie on the 17th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 21: Ian Poulter of England is greeted by the volunteers after his victory on the 18th hole during day four of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 21, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: Rory Mcilroy of Northern Ireland plays his 2nd shot on the 15th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: Colin Montgomerie of Scotland asks the spectators to keep quiet on the 3rd hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 21: Ian Poulter of England celebrates on the 18th hole after finishing 22 under par 258 during day four of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 21, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 21: Rory Mcilroy of Northern Ireland watches his 2nd shot on the 13th hole during day four of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 21, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - DECEMBER 12: French jockey Gerald Mosse riding Hong Kong's Beauty Flash wins the Hong Kong Mile during the Cathay Pacific International Races at the Sha Tin Racecourse on December 12, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 18: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on after playing an approach shot during day one of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 18, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 18: Jeev Milkha Singh of India plays his 2nd shot on the fairway of 11th hole during the first round of the USB Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 18, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: Ian Poulter of England acknolweges the cheers from the crowd on sinking a birdie on the 9th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: Graeme Mcdowell of Northern Ireland lines up for a putt on the 14th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: Rhys Davies of Wales plays his 2nd shot on the 1st hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 21: Ian Poulter of England celebrates on the 18th hole after finishing 22 under par 258 during day four of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 21, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HONG - Hong Kong tycoon Stanley Ho (C) poses for a photo at Government House in Hong Kong after recieving the Grand Bauhinia Medal on November 20, 2010. The Grand Bauhinia Medal is the highest award under the Hong Kong honours and awards system, and recognises life-long and highly significant contributions to the well-being of Hong Kong.
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HONG - Hong Kong tycoon Stanley Ho (C) poses for a photo at Government House in Hong Kong after recieving the Grand Bauhinia Medal on November 20, 2010. The Grand Bauhinia Medal is the highest award under the Hong Kong honours and awards system, and recognises life-long and highly significant contributions to the well-being of Hong Kong.
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HONG - Hong Kong tycoon Stanley Ho (C) poses for a photo at Government House in Hong Kong after recieving the Grand Bauhinia Medal on November 20, 2010. The Grand Bauhinia Medal is the highest award under the Hong Kong honours and awards system, and recognises life-long and highly significant contributions to the well-being of Hong Kong.
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HONG KONG, CHINA - DECEMBER 01: 78 years old Leung Shu sits on his bed as he uses a ventilator to ease his chronic asthma as he settles in for the evening on December 01, 2010 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong's property prices having soared over the past year with urban redevelopment shrinking the supply of older, cheaper blocks. Thousands of cage men still dwelling in 15-square-foot cubicles are being forced to vacate premises as the properties are being sold to developers as Hong Kong's yawning wealth gap widens. The cage home residents are struggling to find low cost accommodation in Hong Kong due to increasing cost of rent.
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HONG KONG, CHINA - DECEMBER 01: 78 years old Leung Shu sits on his bed as he uses a ventilator to ease his chronic asthma as he settles in for the evening on December 01, 2010 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong's property prices having soared over the past year with urban redevelopment shrinking the supply of older, cheaper blocks. Thousands of cage men still dwelling in 15-square-foot cubicles are being forced to vacate premises as the properties are being sold to developers as Hong Kong's yawning wealth gap widens. The cage home residents are struggling to find low cost accommodation in Hong Kong due to increasing cost of rent.
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HONG KONG, CHINA - DECEMBER 01: 78-year-old Tam Wing Dik adjusts the reception on a shared TV in a room whilst a fellow resident looks on, December 01, 2010 in Hong Kong, China. Thousands of cage men still dwelling in 15-square-foot cubicles are being forced to vacate premises as the properties are being sold to developers as Hong Kong's yawning wealth gap widens. The cage home residents are struggling to find low cost accommodation in Hong Kong due to increasing cost of rent. Mr Tam Wing Dik and Mr Leung Shu have been living in their cage dwellings, in this room, for the last 20 years, in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Their homes once shared with 20 in one room now only house 5. The property has been sold and the men have one month to vacate to find other accommodation. The NGO Society for Community Organization (SoCO) has been lobbying for compensation for these inhabitants. Some have received compensation whilst others are still in waiting. I just don't know where I will go, says 78-year-old Mr Leung Shu.
