Hong Kong educator “Wong” (not his real name) said he is contemplating moving abroad, but is weighing the decision carefully. "Once I leave, I will leave forever, so it’s a very big decision," he said.
Photographer: Justin Chin/BloombergStay or Move to U.K.? Hong Kong Locals Face Hard Choice as China Reshapes City
We spoke to eight people about their decisions and here’s what they said.
They’ll miss their parents, their favorite hiking spots and the chatter of their mother tongue on the streets. Some don’t want to go, even if it means the risk of detention. There are no easy decisions for Hong Kong residents who are weighing their futures as life in their city is gradually reshaped by China.
For many locals, Beijing’s move to impose a national security law on the Asian financial hub has been a catalyst to consider leaving, potentially for good. A year after it was announced, the law has already tightened China’s grip on Hong Kong, alongside changes to electoral rules and a new patriotic curriculum for schools. Expats are also increasingly thinking of relocating.