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Written by: Zhou Haoyi
2021-02-13 12:25
Last update date: 2021-02-13 12:32
The British government began accepting applications from Hong Kong residents for the BNO "5+1" Immigration Program to the United Kingdom on January 31. The convenor of the Executive Council, Chen Zhisi, wrote in the South China Morning Post that he did not expect a large number of Hong Kong people to migrate to the United Kingdom through the BNO program because Hong Kong is One of the freest economies in the world, with a low tax system and easy entrepreneurship. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area also brings more economic opportunities to Hong Kong.
He pointed out that Hong Kong can afford the brain drain brought about by the BNO "5+1" program, just like London and New York, which will attract the best talents from all over the world.
Wisdom wrote an article yesterday (12th) that the British government expects that 300,000 people will apply for the BNO "5+1" program in the next five years. It believes that the final number will not reach the British expectations, emphasizing that immigration is a personal choice, political and social Factors may account for part of the impact, but the final decision depends on personal advantages. "People will seek the best opportunities for themselves. If you display the pros and cons, Hong Kong is still the most competitive choice."
He explained that Hong Kong is one of the freest economies in the world, with low tax rates, easy entrepreneurship, and a first-class transportation network. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will also bring more economic opportunities.
He also pointed out that Hong Kong has a sound public medical system, and the infection rate and death rate of new coronary pneumonia are far lower than those of the United Kingdom.
Chen Zhisi: Hong Kong can afford the brain drain, the best talents from all over the world will still come to Hong Kong
Chen Zhisi said that the British BNO's "5+1" plan is described as a lifeline for Hong Kong people, but it is actually not generous. "You can even say that it is self-serving."
He said that if the number of applicants for the program reaches the expected number, it will bring a net income of 2.9 billion pounds to the United Kingdom. For the United Kingdom, which has suffered economic setbacks due to Brexit, it will be a booster.
He pointed out that on the contrary, Hong Kong can withstand the loss of brain drain. Just like London and New York, the best talents will still come to Hong Kong from all over the world. Hong Kong must also try its best to cultivate local talents, including creating more opportunities for young people. , To help the new generation deal with opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
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