Hong Kong drops appeal on golf course housing plan after court ruling

Hong Kong's government will not appeal a court ruling that its environmental impact assessment for building 12,000 public flats on the Fanling golf course was unlawful, effectively halting the project. The decision follows a Court of Appeal judgment and opens the door for a broader review of housing plans. This marks a significant setback for public housing development in Hong Kong, with implications for land use and environmental governance.