opinions on topical Hong Kong issues
Regarding immigration, fear of a Chinese takeover, and concerns about immigration from Taiwan, there are several questions that Hong Kong residents may be asking. There are some commonalities between Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well. Read on to discover what people in Hong Kong think about Taiwan. This article explores some of Hong Kong residents’…
Many people wonder whether the Basic Law has given foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong the right to vote. After all, they are employees of Hong Kong businesses and are eligible to apply for permanent residency. However, they cannot vote in elections. In addition, they do not qualify for welfare benefits. Former businesswoman Evangeline Vallejos,…
Are most Hong Kong residents moving to other countries due to political conflicts? Have they cramped living spaces? All these factors have driven people to consider emigration. According to a recent survey by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, 44 percent of respondents would emigrate if they had the opportunity. Thirty-five percent of respondents had…
By September, Edwards and her husband will have to decide whether to stay or go home. She has lived in Hong Kong for twelve years and in Singapore. Many ex-pats went home for a few months this year. However, many have not returned after their trip. She wonders what the reasons are behind this sudden…
The Cantonese language is the official language of Hong Kong. But aside from Cantonese, Hong Kong people have other distinctive characteristics. People here are much more polite and behave in public differently than mainlanders. Here are some valuable tips for learning the language. Keep reading to learn more about Hong Kong! And don’t forget to…
To become a Hong Kong citizen, a person must have been in the territory continuously for at least seven years. This period must have included a period of lawful residence and settled purpose. A visitor to Hong Kong cannot claim to be an ordinary resident. This is because visiting Hong Kong does not qualify as…
