More Hongkongers are leaving after the implementation of the new national security law—Article 23—despite Hong Kong authorities’ vigorous attempts to promote newly launched immigration schemes to recent transplants.
Official figures show that the projected economic contribution of immigrants to Hong Kong is less than half of what’s expected, with only 5 percent of talent ending up staying in Hong Kong. While Hong Kong still has an advantage over mainland China in terms of visa, education, and healthcare, it has become a springboard for talents to emigrate to the UK, U.S., Australia, Canada, and other countries.
