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Hong Kong is nearing 'peak exodus,' as residents look for an out amid pandemic restrictions and China's crackdown. Here are 5 places benefiting from Hong Kong's loss.
Hong Kong is nearing 'peak exodus,' as residents look for an out amid pandemic restrictions and China's crackdown. Here are 5 places benefiting from Hong Kong's loss.
Huileng TanApr 22, 2022, 10:11 IST
Hong Kong's strict Covid-zero policies mean the city's still subject to mass testing and lengthy quarantines as the global pandemic enters its third year.Chen Yongnuo/China News Service/Getty Images
People are leaving Hong Kong in droves due to strict pandemic control measures and China's crackdown.
In February and March, Hong Kong experienced a net outflow of 65,295 and 66,334 residents respectively.
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Hong Kong's stringent pandemic measures have taken a toll on the city's residents, with exits picking up pace over the last two years as the city's zero-Covid strategy wears on.
Hong Kong residents are leaving the financial hub in droves due to strict pandemic measures.Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images
1. Australia is luring in highly skilled Hong Kongers with its Global Talent Visa.
Australia is aggressively pursing skilled immigrants in target sectors including fintech, data science and robotics.Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images
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2. The number of Hong Kong migrants to Canada has surged to levels not seen in almost 25 years.
Canada offersAndrew Chin/Getty Images
3. Some Hong Kong expats are heading to rival financial hub Singapore.
The number of foreigners entering Singapore from Hong Kong nearly doubled from January to February 2022.Roslan Rahman/AFP
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4. The UK is offering Hong Kongers a route to British citizenship.
The UK is offering a new visa for Hong Kongers holding a special passport.Maria Noyen/Insider
5. Taiwan beckons to Hong Kongers who want to stay in a Chinese-language environment.
Taiwan has experienced an influx of Hong Kong residents.Cavan Images