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Snooker star Jimmy White becomes Hong Kong resident via talent scheme

Snooker player Jimmy White has become a resident of Hong Kong through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme. He plans to establish a snooker academy in the city to develop local talent. White joins fellow snooker stars Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump, who also obtained residency in Hong Kong this year via the same scheme. AI

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Snooker star Jimmy White becomes Hong Kong resident via talent scheme

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Chow ·

    Snooker star Jimmy White becomes Hong Kong resident through talent scheme

    Snooker star Jimmy White, known as “The Whirlwind”, has become a Hong Kong resident through an official talent scheme, and has revealed plans to establish a snooker academy in the city to nurture local talent. The Hong Kong Immigration Department announced on Wednesday that the E…