CHINA-HONGKONG: AMCHAM SURVEY REVEALS OVER 42 PER CENT OF HONGKONG RESIDENTS ARE CONSIDERING LEAVING HONGKONG
A recent AmCham survey released on May 12, revealed that 42% of the respondents are considering or planning on moving out of Hong Kong citing concerns over China’s imposition of harsh national security law and the local government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. AmCham said 62% cited discomfort with the law as a reason to depart with 36% of those considering a move saying they’re concerned about the quality of education now that the law has taken effect. In addition, 49% of respondents said quarantine policies of Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s government that make travel difficult have made them want to leave.
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