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Hong Kong talent schemes could add 1.2% to GDP annually: John Lee

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Wong, W. (2026, September 18). Hong Kong talent schemes could add 1.2% to GDP annually: John Lee. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367961/hong-kong-talent-schemes-could-add-12-gdp-annually-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu stated that talent schemes could add approximately 1.2% to Hong Kong's GDP annually, as reported in a recent phone-in programme. He noted that over 300,000 people have arrived under these measures since their implementation, with about one-fifth coming from outside mainland China. Lee highlighted that more than half of the talent arriving are willing to extend their stay beyond the initial three-year period.

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John Lee Ka-chiu, Hong Kong's Chief Executive, stated during a phone-in program that talent schemes could add 1.2% annually to Hong Kong’s GDP. This follows his policy address where he introduced the city’s first five-year plan. More than 300,000 people have been attracted through these measures since their inception, with around 20% coming from outside mainland China. Lee noted that more than half of those who complete the initial three-year period are willing to remain longer in Hong Kong, highlighting the significant contribution such talent can make by undertaking higher-paying jobs and boosting economic growth.

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“These talent will create an extra GDP of probably 1.2 per cent every year because they are very well qualified,” Lee told a phone-in programme, days after delivering his policy address and unveiling the city’s first five-year plan.

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Hong Kong talent schemes could add 1.2% to GDP annually: John Lee uncertain

schemes → add → GDP

City leader also says more than half of arrivals are willing to stay past three-year mark Talent attracted to Hong Kong under various admission schemes could add about 1.2 per cent to the city’s gross domestic product (GDP) each year, according to the city leader, who said more than half of those reaching the three-year mark were willing to stay. uncertain

half → say → mark

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Friday the government had attracted more than 300,000 people through its talent measures, with around 20 per cent from places outside mainland China. asserted

government → say → China

Lee → create → plan

“They can do jobs which will receive higher pay and that will reflect the contribution they can make to the economy.” asserted

they → do → economy