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DIRECTOR OF ADM.
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3.
Measures to Alleviate Problem
13.
On emigration generally, there is no question of
the
of restricting
freedom the Bong
Government Kong
This has been made clear in movement of Hong Kong people.
The right to the most unambiguous terms by the Governor. come and go freely is quaranteed in the Joint Declaration
therefore must and the Basic
The emphasis Law.
be on
encouraging people to stay by maintaining those aspects of
most attractive
which are
Hong
Kong lifestyle, quality
life
100 Of life
rates tax
etc.)
and further
in
Hong
Kong
(environment,
(economic improving social
Programmes etc.).
14.
Specifically on
"brain drain", the Government
has developed a strategy for addressing the
addressing the situation in the short, medium and long term.
15.
of
For the long term, the best way to make good any shortfalls is to train up young people so that they have the education and skills required to enable Hong Kong to
his Annual Address In
the 60 continue ᄂᄋ prosper. Legislative Council in 1989, the Governor announced a firm commitment
increase the to
provision
first degree places from 7,000 to 15,000 a year by 1995, while at
The OĽ time maintaining
even enhancing standards. number of new first degree graduates from Hong Kong's own institutions was 3,000 in 1987, and will reach 5,900 in 1991. By 1996, the number will be over 17,000.
same
16.
the
In
Obviously it will take time before the community is able to enjoy the full benefits of this expansion. the medium term Hong Kong Government will try to secure an increase in the return flow
Kong of former Hong residents. Already there
of former are many thousands
come back here to live and Hong Kong residents who have
But the surge in work after studying or living abroad. emigration did not really get underway until the residence requirements of the destination
that those people will
return until eligible to
mean
not
1991
For
1988. And
countries
be
most part even later. Hong Kong
ernment will ensure that
ensure that potential returnees have ready access to information on the up-to-date situation in Hong Another major factor Kong, including job opportunities. affecting decisions to return is availability of suitable educational
for children bearing in opportunities
mind
to are likely
In other require
an
part of their education will have been overseas.
words,
on
their
they return,