More Than 40% of Hong Kong Expats in Survey Say They May Leave

Many respondents worried about security law imposed by China
Government’s draconian Covid quarantine rules also a concern

WATCH: In Hong Kong, rents have come down as much as 25% in some areas amid the exodus of foreign workers.(Source: Bloomberg)

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By Bruce Einhorn

May 12, 2021 at 1:03 AM UTC

Updated on

May 12, 2021 at 7:39 AM UTC

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More than 40% of members surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong said they might leave the city, highlighting the business community’s concerns over a China-imposed national security law and the local government’s handling of Covid-19 outbreaks.

Singapore figured among the most popular potential destinations, while some mentioned Tokyo, Taipei and Thailand as alternatives, the lobby group said in a report released on Wednesday. Conducted between May 5 and 9, the survey received responses from 325 members, accounting for 24% of the total including corporates.