Hongkongers who moved overseas did not “emigrate” as they did not give up their HKSAR passports, former Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said. In an interview with Sing Tao Daily, the Standard's sister publication, Leung said people “moved homes” but he won't call them emigrants. The Hongkongers did not surrender their SAR passports, giving them leeway to return to the city, he said. He said leaving Hongkongers want to try it out overseas, to see if they can live fulfilling lives both spiritually and money-wise. Back in October last year, a Chinese University survey has found that 42 percent of Hongkongers want to emigrate.

Source: The Standard April 18, 2022 07:46 UTC