The Choice of Hong Kong Immigrants. Part 1 | I can understand Cantonese, but it seems I will always be an 'outsider'...

Keywords: Hong Kong immigrants, subdivided flats, culture, Cantonese, Mandarin, Shenzhen, talent input / outstanding talent / high-end talent pass, identity recognition, postgraduate
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Thursday, 07 August 2025

The article explores the struggles and choices of Hong Kong immigrants in terms of life and cultural identity. Through the experiences of Zhou Yueshang, Si Si, Xiao Zhang, and others, it reveals the contradictions and reflections of some Hong Kong immigrants between staying in Hong Kong and returning to the mainland. The article mentions that although some people choose to leave Hong Kong due to cultural differences, others choose to stay in Hong Kong because of culture. The article also mentions the inconveniences of life for Hong Kong immigrants, such as the lack of a sense of security in Hong Kong, the inability to keep pets, and the difficulty of integrating into the local cultural circle. In addition, the article also mentions that some Hong Kong immigrants who return to the mainland still retain the habits and cultural memories formed during their time in Hong Kong.