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Hong Kong talent schemes could boost GDP by 1.2% annually

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Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee announced that talent attraction schemes could boost the city's gross domestic product by 1.2% annually. He stated that over 300,000 individuals have been drawn to Hong Kong through these initiatives, with approximately 20% originating from outside mainland China. Lee also noted that more than half of the talents who have been in Hong Kong for three years express a willingness to remain in the city. AI

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Hong Kong talent schemes could boost GDP by 1.2% annually

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong ·

    Hong Kong talent schemes could add 1.2% to GDP annually: John Lee

    Talent attracted to Hong Kong under various admission schemes could add about 1.2 per cent to the city’s gross domestic product (GDP) each year, the city leader has said, adding that more than half of those reaching the three-year mark are willing to stay. Chief Executive John Le…

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