On Hong Kong Talent Admission Schemes
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https://doi.org/10.61173/fxksam84Keywords:
Hong Kong, Admission Scheme, Talent, ImmigrationAbstract
Since the 1997 handover, Hong Kong has faced both population outflows and economic shifts, prompting the government to design various schemes such as the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS), Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS), and the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP). This paper divides current research results into two groups: “integration problem”, “current status of immigrants through admission schemes for talent,” and “mutual influence.” Many migrants experience difficulties integrating into Hong Kong society due to a variety of reasons. The current status of migrants through the talent admission schemes and other means of migration differs greatly; Mainland migrants also have a different quality of life compared to Hong Kong natives. Moreover, the demographic and political influence of Mainland migrants has reshaped aspects of Hong Kong’s governance. By synthesizing recent studies and official data, this paper provides a critical assessment of how talent admission policies intersect with immigration patterns, local integration, and long-term political and social transformation in Hong Kong.
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