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Looking ahead, it appears that the CCP is poised to continue its efforts to consolidate control over Hong Kong, including intensified repression. Reports suggest that young people are increasingly leaving the territory to seek better opportunities elsewhere, further compounding the city’s labor shortage. Having been given the chance to migrate through special visas, many Hong Kongers are seeking refuge in countries like the UK, a trend that will likely escalate.
This ongoing disenfranchisement has fostered an environment where mainland applicants are favored in the job market, as they often possess better Mandarin language skills and networks within China. The ripple effects of these shifts not only affect the local economy but also the cultural landscape of Hong Kong itself.