Survey Shows Nearly 80 Percent of Hong Kongers Intend to Emigrate Within Two Years

Survey Shows Nearly 80 Percent of Hong Kongers Intend to Emigrate Within Two Years
People (bottom) wave goodbye on July 18, 2021, as passengers make their way through the departure gates of Hong Kong's International Airport. Twice a day Hong Kong's virtually deserted airport fills with the sound of tearful goodbyes as residents fearful for their future under China's increasingly authoritarian rule leave to start a new life abroad. Adrian Yu/Epochtimes Hong Kong
Shawn Lin
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Hong Kong’s recent emigration fair was very popular, the number of attendees increased significantly relative to the previous fair. Many said that they are planning to leave Hong Kong within the next two years. Renowned actress Lana Wong Ha-wai says that she will leave Hong Kong in August this year.

The 3rd “International Immigration and Property Expo” was held on June 11 and 12 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Prior to the exhibition, the organizer collected 35,000 surveys from prospective visitors who registered online. The survey results showed that 79 percent of the respondents plan to emigrate within two years, and 19 percent intended to leave Hong Kong within six months.

Shawn Lin
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Shawn Lin is a Chinese expatriate living in New Zealand. He has contributed to The Epoch Times since 2009, with a focus on China-related topics.
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