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Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong

The job fair is being held at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok and will run for two days. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong tourism sector eyes ethnic minority recruits to welcome Muslim visitors

China Travel Service among organisations looking for recruits at job fair organised for members of city’s ethnic minority communities.

Elderly from Hong Kong ethnic minorities learn to cope with hurdles through arts

Music and mutual aid help people from ethnic minorities in Hong Kong

Then & Now | When Sikh doormen welcomed visitors to Hong Kong’s banks, hotels and homes

Once upon a time, liveried guards were stationed at most high-end establishments and affluent homes around Hong Kong – now, they’re a rare throwback to a bygone era

Kam Singh, a doorman at the Excelsior Hotel in Causeway Bay, in February 2019. Photo: SCMP

First batch of Hong Kong ethnic minority pupils depart for mainland China tour

Pupils using new five-year travel permits for permanent residents with foreign passports to take tour to better understand nation.

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Opinion | Searching for Hong Kong’s soul? Look to its street life

Like a flower growing from the pavement, Hong Kong’s unique charm comes from those who take up space in the cracks of modernity.

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Hong Kong rolls out first community care teams for ethnic minority groups

Teams will help residents ‘realise their full potential’, No 2 official Eric Chan says, with combined operating cost of HK$110 million a year.

Chief Secretary Eric Chan (second from left) visits one of the service centres for ethnic minority groups. Photo: Handout

88% of ethnic minority elderly, carers have never used Hong Kong support services

Poll from Hong Kong Christian Service also finds some respondents attribute lack of service use to language barriers.

Social entrepreneur urges Hong Kong schools to better help non-Chinese speakers

NGO co-founder Manoj Dhar says many schools not adhering to relevant key performance indicators laid out by Education Bureau.

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Opinion | Talent-hungry Hong Kong can drop the hard sell and learn from Singapore

One-sided comparisons only expose Hong Kong’s insecurities; it should focus on learning from Singapore’s success in attracting global talent

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Letters | Easing travel to mainland China is a milestone for inclusivity

Readers discuss the new travel permits for Hong Kong permanent residents, trading during typhoons, and Dogecoin’s prospects.

People cross the border at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on June 29. Photo: Edmond So

Opinion | ‘Segregated’ schooling is holding back Hong Kong’s potential

Instead of imposing Chinese language education as a barrier, the city must adopt inclusive reforms that allow minority students to thrive

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Opinion | Hong Kong has a chance to shape AI based on its own values

While artificial intelligence can reflect biases and put livelihood at risk, models like SEA-LION prove it can be tailored based on local needs. Guided by ethics, Hong Kong’s application of AI has the potential to serve marginalised students, improve healthcare access and optimise traffic flows

Letters | More intercultural dialogue can make Hong Kong safer for all

Readers discuss the need to fight stereotypes and build an inclusive intercultural community, how library books should be stacked, the effectiveness of Western sanctions against Russia, and the hyped-up Indian stock market.

On August 21, 2021, Hong Kong charity WISE HK (Women in Sports Empowered) runs sport coaching classes for students from the Integrated Brilliant Education Limited, an institution which aims to serve students from non-Chinese-speaking communities. Photo: Dickson Lee

Letters | As an events capital, Hong Kong can showcase itself more effectively

Readers discuss Hong Kong’s hosting of the Apec Business Advisory Council meeting, Citybus’ inclusive hiring practices, and the Malaysian government’s plan to give its employees a pay rise.

Hong Kong’s M+ museum seen on January 24. Hong Kong’s efforts to draw international visitors deserve support. Photo: Eugene Lee

Editorial | Inclusivity is key to Hong Kong’s success

Action, not just words, needed to to help members of city’s ethnic minority groups better integrate into society and enjoy education and career opportunities.

Just 1 in 10 Hong Kong ethnic minority pupils get city-funded university places

Entrance rate for Chinese-speaking pupils almost three times higher over same period, government figures show.

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Opinion | Hong Kong ignores talent from emerging markets to its own detriment

Amid a series of setbacks, Hong Kong remains stuck the past when it comes to cultivating foreign talent and capital from emerging markets. By establishing itself as a hub that celebrates innovation and multiculturalism, the city can attract top-tier professionals from around the globe.

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Pedestrians cross a street in Central district, Hong Kong, on August 1, 2022. To thrive in the evolving landscape, the city must focus on redefining its identity to attract a diverse pool of talent. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong NGO calls for better job assistance for young ethnic minority members

KELY Support Group says schools should provide more career support and companies can benefit from diverse cultural background and talent.

Vandalism incidents slammed after Hong Kong ethnic minority families targeted

City’s chief imam, Mufti Muhammad Arshad, condemns incidents but says he believes it is an individual case.

Hong Kong police arrest man over vandalism targeting ethnic minority residents

Suspect’s alleged activities against On Yam Estate residents include leaving human waste outside their flats, cutting off utilities and dropping water-filled bags on children.

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The suspect was arrested after police saw water-filled bags being hurled at children from atop an estate building. Photo: Facebook/Hong Kong Police

Opinion | Tougher fire safety laws will not work without fixing social problems

The deadly blaze at New Lucky House that killed five people and injured 43 shows that fire safety laws will not save residents unless they are enforced. While amending the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance is a good start, Hong Kong must also address residents’ economic woes and tensions among stakeholders.

Residents congregate after a fire broke out at New Lucky House in Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei neighbourhood on April 10. Photo: Jelly Tse

Man pleads not guilty to assault on boy at Hong Kong Islamic learning centre

Shahzad Khan, 35, denies inflicting grievous bodily harm on boy last August during lesson at centre in Quarry Bay.

Letters | Be proud of Chinese culture’s role in ‘dragon’ discourse

Readers discuss the meanings of the word ‘dragon’, the power of consensus, and the importance of Chinese language skills in Hong Kong work settings.

Opinion | Integrating ethnic minority groups key to Hong Kong’s international future

Nurturing Hong Kong’s local talent pool is essential to securing a prosperous future, and that requires developing a diverse, inclusive society. Helping underserved people from ethnic minority communities break down barriers will benefit them, and the city.

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Pupils write on the chalkboard on the first day of the new school year at the Tsuen Wan Trade Association Primary School in Tsing Yi on September 4, 2023. Language barriers and other difficulties have held back those from ethnic minority communities from fully integrating into Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong’s ethnic minority jobseekers held back by lack of Cantonese: survey

Most surveyed say it’s hard to break out of jobs as deliverymen, security guards and construction workers.

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Kindergarten teacher Nazia Mehmood is an English-language teaching assistant at a local kindergarten. Photo: Edmond So

Halal dim sum? Trade fair aims to boost Hong Kong’s appeal to Muslims

Halal Pavilion event will showcase food and consumer goods from around the world, raise awareness.

Editorial | More needs to be done for the elderly in our ethnic minorities

In our ageing society, support and services can be difficult to obtain for ethnic minorities. But they need and deserve as much care and help as other members of the community.

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Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s non-Chinese ethnic minorities form a vibrant and colourful community comprising both new immigrants and those who have lived in the city for generations.
last updated:
20 August, 2024
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