Hong Kong drift talks. Next｜I am also a "Hongkonger"｜01 Weekly

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Written by: Cheng Xue

2021-06-18 14:26

Last update date: 2021-06-18 14:26

"Hong Kong 01" invited Liu Chang, the founder and executive committee member of "Hong Kong New Directions", Wen Fan, the convener of accounting and financial services, and Yan Ni, the convener of education majors, to discuss how to realize the "bystander" in Hong Kong society. Participant’s identity changes.

Liu Chang mentioned that when he first came to Hong Kong, he had tasted the feeling of wandering and helplessness because of being in a foreign land. He found warmth in getting along with Hong Kong people, and thus felt at home in Hong Kong.

Yanni recalled the kindness of her teachers and classmates when she was a student, which dilutes her discomfort and hesitation when she first arrived.

Wen Fan said, "I came here, and I am here."

This is the fourth part of the "Floating in Hong Kong" series of reports

To undertake the above:

Hong Kong drift dialogue.

上｜I was an uneasy "bystander" as a newcomer

Hong Kong 01:

You all mentioned the difficulties experienced in the process of adaptation.

Specific to the level of life, what problems are facing?

Yanni:

When I was studying, I didn't have a very clear plan for my career development, so after graduation, I was very confused and didn't even know the use of what I learned in university.

Students who study finance and business majors are more professional and have a clear vision of their future career. It is easier for them to find a job after graduation.

But for liberal arts students, what we learn is mainly thinking things. What role can this play at the professional level?

We don't know in our hearts.

Therefore, how to develop in Hong Kong has become a very specific problem facing me.

Wen Fan:

Hong Kong has such an economic structure. Most jobs are concentrated in the four major industries-financial services, tourism, trade and logistics, and professional and industrial and commercial support services.

But does this mean that only those who study these majors can come in?

I think the threshold is not that high, because the industry's demand for talents is multifaceted.

Hong Kong has such an economic structure. Most jobs are concentrated in the four major industries-financial services, tourism, trade and logistics, and professional and industrial and commercial support services.

(Profile picture / Photo by Yu Junliang)

Yan Ni:

I agree with Mr. Wen's point of view-will majors restrict graduates from choosing career directions?

In fact, my later career development also came from my own experience.

I think that school education is not enough for students' employment and career planning.

In view of my own experience, vocational training is very important, so I entered the vocational training industry.

Liu Chang:

In fact, finding a job is not only a problem faced by "Hong Kong Drifters", but a problem faced by the entire Hong Kong society-behind this reflects the single industry in Hong Kong, which is part of the deep-seated contradictions in Hong Kong.

At present, many startups, including myself, are thinking about how to make the industry pie bigger.

This problem requires the cooperation of the government and the entire industry to think about the way out. It is definitely not something that "Hong Kong drifters" or young people in Hong Kong can solve by themselves.

A problem facing Hong Kong now is that although the employment rate itself is very high, the lower the age group, the higher the unemployment rate, that is, the younger the younger, the more difficult it is to find a job in society. Many young people are facing unemployment and poverty.

This is very incredible.

Hong Kong is a highly developed society, but it does not provide enough job opportunities for young people.

Liu Chang bluntly said that with children, he pays more attention to medical and educational issues in Hong Kong. He must plan where the children go to study, why they go to this school, how much money it will cost, and how much tuition.

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Parenting concerns about further education and Hong Kong people's concern for community support

Hong Kong 01:

So we see that "Hong Kong Drifters" and local youths in Hong Kong are actually facing various problems caused by deep-seated conflicts in Hong Kong.

Liu Chang:

Yes, it's not just about youth employment.

With children, I am more concerned about the medical and educational issues in Hong Kong. I have to plan where my children go to study, why they go to this school, how much money it will cost, and how much tuition.

Changes in the trajectory of life will touch all aspects of society, and at the same time will face social problems.

For example, I will find that there are very few full-time childcare institutions in Hong Kong, and there are only more than one hundred full-time childcare places in one area.

Next is kindergarten. In theory, kindergarten is to "liberate" parents, so it should be full-time. This is a normal logic.

However, there is a serious shortage of full-time kindergartens in Hong Kong.

Next, starting with elementary education, there are private and public schools.

If you are going to a public school, there is a so-called "detailed problem."

For example, the school has 100 places for Primary One students this semester. If the child has relatives or friends studying, working, or even a director of this school, then he can go to school directly.

If more than 60 children out of 100 places are admitted by hereditary, only 30 will actually be drawn.

Is this an unfair place?

This is very contradictory: the Hong Kong government has always encouraged childbirth, but there is no corresponding supporting measures.

My parents have to go to work, so what should I do?

You can only hire a servant-this is also financial pressure for the family, so the desire for childbearing will naturally decrease.

At different stages of life, you will encounter different problems. Only when you encounter problems will you pay attention to various issues and realize that this society sometimes cannot provide the help it deserves.

We will try to solve the problems as large as children’s education, taxation, medical care, etc., as small as monkeys ran down to eat trash in the back of our house.

This is actually a process in which we care about and interact with society.

In other words, you have to live your life before you can realize what kind of problems there are and hope it will be better.

With this desire, you will become a part of this place.

There must be changes. First of all, we have lost a lot of "yellow" friends. But on the other hand, I think (social movement) this incident provides us with an opportunity to awaken politically. Our attention to the country, the political way out of Hong Kong and other issues Will improve

Wen Fan

Hong Kong 01:

The social movement in 2019 is a turning point in life choices for many "Hong Kong drifters".

Does it affect everyone?

Wen Fan:

There must be changes. First of all, there are fewer "yellow" friends.

But on the other hand, I think this incident provides us with an opportunity for political awakening.

In the past, people may not think about these issues, but after this incident, we will pay more attention to issues such as the country and Hong Kong's political outlets.

At that time, a person in Central was beaten when he was going to buy takeaway. This person was my friend.

When something like this happens, I think why?

Isn't Hong Kong a very safe place?

Why did these contradictions accumulate to where they are now?

what should we do?

So I would like to understand why society has become this way?

Is there a solution?

The more I understand, the more I want to do something, and therefore I have a sense of responsibility for this place.

Jenny:

My deepest feeling is that both Hong Kong and the Mainland have a very deep misunderstanding between them that caused such a big conflict. I felt very heartbroken at the time.

So I wonder if there is any way to make the two sides understand the true side of the other side?

Is there anything we can do?

For example, to elaborate more neutral opinions, to bridge the contradictions between the two parties, etc.

At first it was just some thinking, and then gradually implemented into action.

For us, perhaps a very important change is to realize our responsibility to this society.

For "Hong Kong Drift" in 2019, some people will feel the impact of tearing and the instability of Hong Kong society. Maybe they will choose to go back, but those who stay will realize that this may be When we need to make changes.

On June 16, 2019, more than 2 million people took part in the anti-revision law march in black, urging the government to stop the law revision.

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Liu Chang:

It's like the slogan of "Hong Kong 01" "It's time to change."

Regardless of your political stance, anyone will have a strong sense of powerlessness: what happened in this society has exceeded your understanding, making you feel uneasy and confused.

Then, you will sit down and think: Why has the deep-seated contradictions in Hong Kong reached such an intense level?

What can I do about this?

Hong Kong in our hearts is still a pluralistic, tolerant, and respectful of the rule of law society. This is why we like Hong Kong.

It's just that there is a problem here, so we should think about how to solve it.

I believe that no matter what camp it is, it should reach a consensus when solving problems, such as education, medical care, housing, elderly care, and youth. These problems are not divided into camps.

Everyone should set aside the focus of opposition and sit down to discuss what Hong Kong is going to do in the future and how to solve these problems.

In fact, this is also the original intention of the "Hong Kong New Direction". We want to do some work in this area so that everyone can see that someone is willing to do things down-to-earth and make this place better.

Wen Fan:

If people always let themselves live as a bystander, they cannot feel at home in this place.

I think we need to change our mindset. As long as you come to Hong Kong, you are a Hong Kong citizen and a stakeholder in this society.

As a stakeholder, you have the right to express, and you have the right to speak out—of course, your expression needs to be based on rational knowledge and discussion, and expound your views on major social issues or small people’s livelihood construction.

Yanni believes that housing is a very complicated issue for "Hong Kong Drift", and of course this issue is also being borne by all Hong Kong citizens.

(Photo/Photo by Ou Jiale)

Hong Kong 01:

As a "Hong Kong Drifter", in fact, you know the needs of "Hong Kong Drifter" best.

In your opinion, what are the things that the government can do to retain "Hong Kong drifters" talents?

Liu Chang:

First, I think the Hong Kong government should formulate a set of talent policies-not just for "Hong Kong drifters", but for talents from all over the world.

The government should have clear guidelines on the attitude towards talents.

For example, to grasp high-tech talents, the government should promote industrial development and provide support in this area.

Second, the government should also have a clear statement on industrial policy.

In other words, the development of the industry is not just to retain certain talents, but to have a comprehensive plan for the future development of the Hong Kong economy, so as to attract professionals from all over the world.

Yan Ni:

We have seen that many cities in the mainland will take into account the housing problem in their talent policies, providing youth apartments, low-rent housing and the like.

For "Hong Kong Drift", housing is a very complicated issue. Of course, this issue is also borne by all Hong Kong citizens.

If we can provide some help on housing issues, I think that for the "Hong Kong Drifter", it can alleviate a lot of pressure, both psychologically and in terms of living conditions.

Wen Fan: When

Hong Kong's policymakers consider Hong Kong's public policies, they need to take into account the needs of "Hong Kong drift"-for example, the issue of visas for visiting relatives mentioned in our article.

The "Hong Kong drifters" group has reached hundreds of thousands. Only by putting the needs of these people into the framework of the government's policy formulation can they have a sense of belonging to this place.

Series of articles:

Hong Kong drift.

One | Hong Kong, where you can leave, Hong Kong where you can’t leave

Hong Kong drift.

2. Lack of long-term planning Hong Kong has become a transit point for "talents"

The above was published in the 269th issue of "Hong Kong 01" Weekly (June 15, 2021) "Dialogue with Hong Kong Drifters: I am also a Hong Konger".

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