The government reformed its talent admission measures since late 2022. After 3 years, 450,000 talents and their dependents have arrived in Hong Kong, the majority of whom are from the Chinese Mainland, replenishing the local population and workforce. This issue of the Policy Bulletin under the theme: “Talent Arrival: The Impact and Beyond” is aimed at reviewing the implications of new talent admission measures from national strategies to personal experiences, and explore the economic and social development issues behind.
Different from typical discussions on talent schemes, this Policy Bulletin puts these programs within a historical context, starting with post-war population movements. As a city of migrants, Hong Kong underwent every economic surge and its accompanying population migration and integration, and transformed itself. This issue is divided into 12 chapters, each focusing on a specific theme:
Understanding | History | Statistics | The HK Advantages | Job Hunting | Talent Acquisition | Social Circles | Public Opinion | Schooling | Integration | Overseas Examples | Reflections
Faced with this wave of talent and their families coming to Hong Kong, they not only bring their skills, but also their drive to compete and their aspiration for an international perspective. This is shaping Hong Kong’s population and the transformation of the city. From this, we can see the emergence of some new social needs and issues:
- The various adaptation challenges faced by these talents and their dependants after arriving in Hong Kong;
2. The needs and opportunities for these talents and their dependants to work, live or study in Hong Kong — including how they interact, compete, and cooperate with local people, as well as their participation in building Hong Kong into an international metropolis and developing its industries; and
3. How these talents can contribute to the formulation of social welfare standards in the Greater Bay Area, particularly in areas such as elderly care, gerontechnology (ageing-friendly technology), and other social services.
“What does the Talent Wave Bring to Hong Kong?” is not just a question, but an invitation. It invites readers, businesses, and policymakers to be aware of Hong Kong’s unique position within the global and China’s national landscape.
Attached is the current issue of the Policy Bulletin (Chinese version only) for your reference, and we welcome your feedback. For any inquiries, please feel free to contact Mr. Yick, Officer (Tel: 2864 2906; Email: [email protected]) or Mr. Chu, Programme Executive (Tel: 2864 2963; Email: [email protected]).