No cap on talent arrivals: Chris Sun

Hong Kong's Labour Secretary Chris Sun has stated that there are no plans to impose a cap on the number of individuals admitted through talent admission schemes. Sun emphasized that Hong Kong welcomes talented individuals who contribute to the city's economic development. Talent schemes in Hong Kong can be broadly categorized into two types: work-related, where a job is secured by the applicant's employer, and talent-specific, based on individuals' earning potential or educational background.

Sun assured that those falling under both categories are needed due to available job opportunities. The Hong Kong government values the economic contributions of these individuals, as reflected in the substantial number of people, approximately 530,000 including dependents, who have moved to Hong Kong under various talent schemes over the past three and a half years.

This figure was mentioned in light of comments made by Eric Fong, director of the University of Hong Kong's Research Hub of Population Studies, who suggested setting a cap on immigration based on societal capacity. Fong also proposed conducting regular industry evaluations to address talent shortages more effectively.