There is often a saying in life that"To learn and excel is to serve, to have wealth and more is to migrate." This sentence also illustrates the phenomenon that many middle-class individuals choose to immigrate abroad after gaining a certain economic strength.
The countries that are more popular among people from the mainland for immigration include the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Singapore. The reasons for choosing these countries are generally considered from the perspectives of taxation, education, healthcare, and career development.

However, with the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic development of many countries abroad has been hindered, and even personal health and safety are difficult to guarantee, greatly highlighting the superiority of China's social system.

As the saying goes"A good bird chooses a good tree to perch on." Immigrants who already hold overseas passports are focusing their attention on Hong Kong, as the identity of Hong Kong has unparalleled advantages that can conveniently support their lives. The main reasons for obtaining Hong Kong identity are threefold: convenient transportation, development opportunities upon returning to the country, and strengthening kinship.

• Returning to the mainland is more convenient.

These groups that have immigrated abroad often have many relatives remaining in the country. In the past, before the pandemic, returning to visit family was quite troublesome, requiring various visa arrangements. Now, due to the pandemic, many international flights have been suspended, reducing the ways to return home.

On the other hand, the entry policies for individuals with overseas identities have become stricter. Taking the United States as an example,Starting from December 23, 2021, foreign passengers departing from the United States to China must undergo sampling and testing at designated institutions in the departure location, submit testing proof and other materials online to the relevant embassies and consulates in the U.S., apply for a health code, and board within the validity period. After returning to the country, they still need to follow local policies for quarantine.

Therefore, everyone hopes to use their Hong Kong identity as a transit point, making it much more convenient to return to Hong Kong, Macau, or the mainland!

2. Looking at development potential, returning to develop.

In the recently released2021 Fortune Global 500 list, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has now equaled the San Francisco Bay Area, New York Bay Area in the United States, and the Tokyo Bay Area in Japan, becoming a new growth pole for the global economy.
Among them, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has increased the number of Fortune 500 companies by 4 to 25, surpassing the New York Bay Area, and its ranking has also improved, indicating that the industrial synergy in the Greater Bay Area has more advantages and a clear trend of high-quality development.It is evident that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has unlimited potential, and many immigrants have recognized this opportunity. Moreover, holding a Hong Kong identity allows one to enjoy many additional benefits in the Greater Bay Area, such as

15% tax subsidies, entrepreneurial subsidies, low-tax home purchases, etc. People’s thoughts are more along the lines of: "Rather than struggling abroad, it’s better to develop while standing on the wind of the country; good winds rely on strength to send me to the sky!"Strengthening kinship.

• Additionally, when consulting with many foreign individuals who wish to apply for Hong Kong identity, it is found that they prefer to apply for Hong Kong identity cards for their children. The reasons given are mostly that they hope to strengthen their children's kinship with their homeland, while also providing their children with more opportunities and preventing future risks.

After all, the current international situation is unpredictable, with frequent black swan events. Having one more identity is equivalent to having one more escape route. It must be said that the hearts of parents are often long-term thinkers!

The fact that Hong Kong identity can become a choice for foreign individuals indicates that it possesses irreplaceable advantages. From the perspectives of tax rates, healthcare, education, housing, career, and livelihood policies, the identity of Hong Kong remains the most suitable for the long-term development of Chinese people, allowing for both advancement and retreat, serving as both a springboard and a safety net!

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