Invitation extended to attract overseas talent

Hong Kong is hoping to become even more attractive as a hub of innovation for overseas talent, based on its strategic location at the heart of Asia and as the gateway to the Chinese mainland.

In Chief Executive Leung Chunying's policy address last week, he extended an invitation to talent outside of Hong Kong with a series of proposals that relax the restrictions on employment and residency.

"What we want to attract is talent, not just capital," he said.