Protesters decry Hong Kong government’s plan to raise elderly payment threshold

Welfare recipients and activist groups say the shortfall in payments for people aged 60 to 64 will have a serious impact on livelihoods.

Protesters put up posters call on the government not to tighten the eligibility of CSSA payments outside government offices. Source: SCMP/ Edmond So

Lawmakers also call on the government to reverse decision or at least consider alternative measures.

Cheung Mo Ching reports.