67.         We should bear in mind that public demand for land is generated as much from the surging population as from people's aspirations for more space to alleviate their cramped living conditions. Roughly, more than half of the private dwellings have a saleable area smaller than 50 square metres. Do we have the courage to make it our vision to improve the living space for the future generation?

68.         The Government will continue to adopt a multi-pronged approach and step up its efforts to meet housing and other needs. For this purpose, we will increase the supply of land in the short, medium and long terms through optimal use of developed land and identifying new land for development at the same time.

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