‘The more, the better’: Hong Kong won’t cap talent scheme passes, labour chief says

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Cheung, K. (2026, September 11). ‘The more, the better’: Hong Kong won’t cap talent scheme passes, labour chief says. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367194/more-better-hong-kong-wont-cap-talent-scheme-passes-labour-chief-says?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong's Labour Minister has stated that the city will not cap the number of passes issued under its talent schemes, instead adopting a policy of "the more, the better". This decision comes despite concerns about whether Hong Kong can absorb the influx of non-local talent without straining its population. Since 2023, authorities have approved 126,942 applications for these schemes, with the majority (94.5%) coming from mainland China. The minister defended the policy by saying it ensures that arrivals contribute meaningfully to the economy.
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Hong Kong's labour minister has announced that the city will not cap the number of people admitted through its talent schemes, despite concerns about whether it can absorb the influx of non-local workers. The minister said "the more, the better" when it comes to attracting skilled workers, as part of a global competition for top talent. Hong Kong has approved over 126,942 applications since 2023, with over 94.5% coming from mainland China. The city's population is growing due to these talent schemes, which include programs for high-earners and graduates of leading universities.

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‘The more, the better’: Hong Kong won’t cap talent scheme passes, labour chief says Minister addresses concerns about policy’s impact on population, says renewal criteria to ensure arrivals ‘contribute meaningfully’ Hong Kong authorities will not cap the number of admissions under its talent schemes, with the labour minister saying “the more, the better” amid a global race for skilled workers, despite rising concerns over whether the city can absorb the influx.
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🔮 ‘The more, the better’: Hong Kong won’t cap talent scheme passes, labour chief says Minister addresses concerns about policy’s impact on population, says renewal criteria to ensure arrivals ‘contribute meaningfully’ Hong Kong authorities will not cap the number of admissions under its talent schemes, with the labour minister saying “the more, the better” amid a global race for skilled workers, despite rising concerns over whether the city can absorb the influx.
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‘The more, the better’: Hong Kong won’t cap talent scheme passes, labour chief says · assertive framing

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‘The more, the better’: Hong Kong won’t cap talent scheme passes, labour chief says Minister addresses concerns about policy’s impact on population, says renewal criteria to ensure arrivals ‘contribute meaningfully’ Hong Kong authorities will not cap the number of admissions under its talent schemes, with the labour minister saying “the more, the better” amid a global race for skilled workers, despite rising concerns over whether the city can absorb the influx. asserted
city → cap → influx
“Such requirements ensure arrivals contribute meaningfully to the economy. asserted
arrivals → ensure → economy
The more talent that comes to Hong Kong, the better,” he said. asserted
he → come → Kong
Experts have raised concerns about whether the city can absorb the influx of non-local talent without putting strains on its population. asserted
city → raise → population
Hong Kong has rolled out a suite of talent schemes since late 2022, including the Top Talent Pass Scheme for top earners and graduates of leading universities, the points-based Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, and channels for professionals with job offers and technology specialists. asserted
Kong → roll → offers
Authorities have approved 126,942 applications since 2023, with 94.5 per cent, or 120,009, involving candidates coming from mainland China. asserted
cent → involve → China
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