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00:00China's crackdown on Hong Kong has led to more than 150,000 locals migrating to the UK in just two years. It's thanks to a special visa created under former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. And that's just the beginning. The British government believes 320,000 Hong Kong could move by 2026. Most are middle aged, married, educated and relatively wealthy. Almost 100 percent said they planned to remain indefinitely. Their presence has the potential to help ease Britain's existing labour shortage. But how did it come to this? In June 2019, protests erupted in Hong Kong against China, imposing a national security law, giving it sweeping powers to prosecute political crimes. What began as two million, almost 30 percent of the population protesting peacefully turned into unrest that gripped the world. Research says that most of the migrants have chosen London, followed by Manchester, Birmingham, Reading and Bristol. Many say their new jobs are far below their skill set in industries such as hospitality and retail, and their salaries have taken a hit. In some cases by 50 percent. But migration experts say to watch this space, it is common for migrant groups to initially settle for a job before moving up the corporate ladder. After getting to grips with language and culture. The question now is faced with a severe cost of living crisis and the worst growth among G7 nations. Does the UK hold enough appeal to retain this new pool of talent?

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Hongkongers Mark Two Years in UK Under BNO Visa

More than 150,000 Hongkongers have moved to Britain over the past two years under a special visa, following China's crackdown on the Asian city. Many are in jobs far below their skill set. Faced with a severe cost-of-living crisis and the worst growth among G7 nations, does the UK hold enough appeal to retain this new pool of talent? (Source: Bloomberg)