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Hong Kong sees influx of US talent amidst downturn

Monday, June 23, 2025

Hong Kong sees influx of US talent amidst downturn

Heiwai Tang, AGI Director, analyzes in Hong Kong Economic Journal a counter-trend in Hong Kong's talent market.

While overall employment visa approvals have decreased, there has been a 14% rise in approvals for American talent in the first five months of 2025. Notably, the academic and research sector saw a significant 35% jump. This influx of American academics may be driven by policy shifts in the US impacting leading universities, prompting scholars to seek opportunities abroad.

Read the full article here. (Chinese only)

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Heiwai Tang

Director, Asia Global Institute

Heiwai Tang

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