More than 90 per cent of mainland Chinese families moving to Hong Kong under the city’s talent visa schemes have cited their children’s education as the primary reason for relocating, according to a survey.The poll published on Thursday by the Beacon Group, one of the city’s largest tutoring and college admissions consultancies, showed that nearly 80 per cent of respondents chose to move at a time when their children were in upper secondary school.The survey was conducted from May to June and compiled online responses from 239 mainland parents who had arrived in Hong Kong under various talent admission schemes.
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THU · 2026-06-18 · 10:21 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0618-85482
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93% of mainland Chinese top talent move to Hong Kong for children’s education
A recent survey by the Beacon Group found that 93% of mainland Chinese families relocating to Hong Kong under talent visa schemes are primarily motivated by their children's education. The poll, conducted from May to June with 239 mainland parents, revealed that nearly 80% of these families moved when their children were in upper secondary school.
Kristen CheungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-18 · 10:21 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A recent survey by the Beacon Group found that 93% of mainland Chinese families relocating to Hong Kong under talent visa schemes are primarily motivated by their children's education. The poll, conducted from May to June with 239 mainland parents, revealed that nearly 80% of these families moved when their children were in upper secondary school. This indicates a significant trend of parents prioritizing educational opportunities in Hong Kong for their children. The survey highlights education as the driving force behind these family relocations.
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The survey was conducted from May to June and compiled online responses from 239 mainland parents.
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Nearly 80% of respondents chose to move when their children were in upper secondary school.
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93% of mainland Chinese top talent moving to Hong Kong cited children's education as the primary reason for relocation.
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The Beacon Group is one of Hong Kong's largest tutoring and college admissions consultancies.
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