Launched in 2022, Hong Kong’s Top Talent Pass Scheme aims to “attract top talents with rich work experience and good academic qualifications from all over the world”.
A general view of the Hong Kong skyline from the Kowloon district of Hong Kong on Feb 2, 2023. SINGAPORE: In a bid to bolster its shrinking workforce amid an ageing population, Hong Kong has announced plans to add more universities to its elite talent visa scheme, a move which some lawmakers say should include age limits and targeting sectors to solve ongoing manpower issues.
This could include schools like Beijing’s Renmin University of China, which one Hong Kong lawmaker had suggested. An overwhelming majority of applicants were from China, Hong Kong immigration authorities said – a trend which has raised concerns from observers and lawmakers about the impact on Hong Kong’s status as a diverse and international financial hub.Global talent race: As people flock to Hong Kong’s elite visa scheme, questions emerge on criteria and diversity
She also highlighted that applications received so far were “rather concentrated” in the finance field and suggested more targeted restrictions based on other specific professional fields and industries.
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