Kwok Kwai, 65, poses for a photo inside his subdivided flat in Hong Kong, China, August 8, 2024. A retired construction worker, he has lived in the flat for nearly 15 years, paying 2,700 HKD in rent. Kwok says the space is unbearably hot in the summer and freezing in the winter, with poor ventilation forcing him to rely on multiple fans while keeping windows closed to keep out rats. Unable to apply for public housing due to owning an apartment which is used by family members, he describes his home as small but manageable, despite conflicts with neighbours and a desire for better living conditions. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
