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South China Morning Post on 2024-04-23 07:56

Hong Kong leader John Lee shrugs off criticism over single-use plastics ban, says ‘market forces’ will lead to better utensils

John Lee says administration’s main concerns are steady supply of alternative products and affordability for consumers.

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