Chan, 45, poses next to his “coffin” home, a compartment measuring about three feet by six feet, in Hong Kong, China, July 2, 2024. He has lived there for three years, paying 2,100 HKD monthly, including utilities. Currently on social welfare, he has been waiting 19 years for public housing and describes the space as cramped, with bed bugs being a major inconvenience. Chan has considered transitional housing but finds many locations too remote, saying the government should provide more public housing to reduce waiting times. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
