It’s already 2022, why do so many people still want to get Hong Kong identity?

As a mainlander born in the 1990s, I first learned about Hong Kong through Hong Kong dramas. Although it was at its peak when I was young, Hong Kong has always been a "mythical" existence to me. Although the gap between the two places is now shrinking, Hong Kong, a place where Chinese and Western cultures blend, is still one of the safest, richest and most prosperous places in the world.

We often see news in entertainment news that "a certain mainland star is a Hong Kong citizen". Even last year, Huawei's eldest princess Ms. Meng Wanzhou hugged her friends at the airport after returning from Canada. Sharp-eyed netizens It was discovered that she also had a Hong Kong passport. Why do the richer people want to have a Hong Kong identity? In recent years, many middle-class families I have met seem to be happy to obtain Hong Kong identity. Why are they so keen on Hong Kong identity?

"Everything in the world is bustling for profit; the world is bustling, everything is for profit." This is a sentence from Sima Qian's "Historical Records". I think this sentence is more suitable to answer this question. But that's it.

About the advantages of Hong Kong identity. Next, let me give you a detailed analysis: Why are there so many people queuing up to get Hong Kong identity even in 2022? Generally speaking, it can be summarized into three major advantages: enjoying the benefits of Hong Kong, enjoying the preferential policies of the mainland, and enjoying international conveniences. Let’s analyze them one by one below.

1. Hong Kong has a low tax rate

Compared with the Mainland, Hong Kong has no threshold for personal income tax and has various tax exemption conditions and exemptions. In addition, Hong Kong has the same tax rate as the Mainland. , all adopt a progressive tax rate system. The progressive tax rate in the Mainland is as high as 45%, and the fixed tax rate in Hong Kong is up to 15%, and there is no need to pay tax on income outside Hong Kong. Compared with the mainland, whether it is an individual or a company, the tax system is simple, there is no double taxation, and there is no inheritance tax.

2. Education

The first is high-quality international education. Hong Kong has provided a bilingual education environment starting from the compulsory education stage. Almost every child growing up in Hong Kong can adapt well to the English language environment. This lays a good foundation for cultivating children with an international perspective. Moreover, Hong Kong implements 15 years of compulsory education (3 years of kindergarten + 6 years of primary school + 3 years of junior high school + 3 years of high school). Students only need to pay textbooks and miscellaneous fees each semester to attend Hong Kong public primary and secondary schools. This is also the main reason why countless families immigrate.

Secondly, the advantages of studying in the Mainland. This advantage was introduced in detail in an article yesterday. Settling in Hong Kong can actually bring six education options to children? ! Secrets you don’t know.

3. Social Welfare

Hong Kong permanent citizens can enjoy Hong Kong’s advanced medical technology. They only need to pay an outpatient fee of 50-100 per time to see a doctor, and only 100 yuan per day for hospitalization ( No matter what the disease is), including medicine fees, surgery fees, bed fees, etc. For some major diseases, if some imported drugs are used, the prices are relatively cheap in Hong Kong, and you will not be unable to afford medical treatment because of the high cost. Moreover, Hong Kong has the most advanced drug introduction system, and the approval of new drugs can basically be completed within half a year. . Compared with the medical environment in the mainland where "one disease returns to pre-liberation", Hong Kong's medical system provides a layer of double insurance for the health and property of Hong Kong people.

Secondly, in terms of social security, with Hong Kong identity you can enjoy benefits such as unemployment benefits, retirement pensions and elderly living allowances. According to regulations, those over 65 years old can apply for elderly allowance in Hong Kong, and those aged 70 can also apply for old age allowance. The combined total of the two can receive up to HK$5,000 per month.

1. Enjoy the policy dividends of the Greater Bay Area

The mainland welcomes people with Hong Kong identity to work and settle in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Not only does the government provide very favorable tax reduction and exemption policies for Hong Kong citizens, but also in terms of home purchase, people with Hong Kong identity are not restricted in purchasing homes in the 9 cities in the Greater Bay Area. They can also borrow money directly from Hong Kong banks, and the interest rates are higher than those of mainlanders. The level is favorable and the process is simpler. For example, for Shenzhen properties that require five years of social security payment or three years of social security for Shenzhen households, Hong Kong people do not need to meet any conditions and can buy them directly if they have money. The time cost and opportunity cost saved here are unmatched by mainlanders.

In terms of employment, the Hong Kong government has launched the "Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Plan" to encourage Hong Kong young people to develop in the Greater Bay Area with a monthly salary of at least HK$20,000.

In October 2021, the policy address released by the Hong Kong government proposed the construction of a northern metropolitan area, covering an area of ??about 300 square kilometers. It is expected to provide about 350,000 housing units and accommodate 2.5 million people. About 550,000 additional jobs will be created. These policies have provided unprecedented work, entrepreneurship and life opportunities for development in Hong Kong.

2.? Beijing house purchase discounts

In addition, if Hong Kong people buy a house in Beijing, they can apply for mortgage services for house purchase through HSBC, Citibank, etc. Many banks have also launched mortgage services for Hong Kong people. The interest rate is 2%. Compared with the 5% home loan interest rate in the Mainland, it is also calculated based on a loan of 6 million divided into 30 years. It is cheaper to buy a house in Beijing with a Hong Kong identity than with a Beijing account. 2 million! (Hong Kong citizens who are over 18 years old and do not have a house in Beijing can prove that they are buying a house in Beijing for residence requirements and not for investment purposes. If they have proof of employment in Beijing for one year, they can buy a house with a 70-year property right.)

3.? The Greater Bay Area is targeting Hong Kong and Macao to recruit civil servant positions

Currently, there are thousands of public institution positions in the mainland for graduates from Hong Kong and Macao to apply for, especially in Guangdong Province, where the chances of admission are higher.

One thing we have to admit is that the country has a certain bias towards Hong Kong identity, whether in terms of employment, entrepreneurship, settlement, or education. With Hong Kong identity, many things will be much simpler and easier.

1.? Funds are relatively safe

Hong Kong has the largest offshore RMB market, assets can be transferred freely, and capital circulation is convenient. And the high-level business environment provides more international investment opportunities for the rich. In terms of asset preservation, Hong Kong has a very complete high-net-worth asset management system, a mature industry chain for providing services, and a sound legal system to protect private property.

For many people, where they live is secondary, but where their assets are placed, whether they are safe, and whether they are guaranteed to increase in value are particularly important.

2. Convenient travel and employment

Hong Kong passport is visa-free for 168 countries and regions, and visa-free for many major countries: Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and most countries in Europe , Japan and South Korea, convenient for work and travel.

In addition, if you work in Hong Kong, you can come into contact with different famous international companies. No matter in terms of business, education or career advancement, Hong Kong identity can help you seamlessly integrate with the world.

So after talking so much, why is Hong Kong identity so popular? Back to the fundamental reason, that is, with Hong Kong identity, whether you live in Hong Kong or continue to live in the mainland, you can enjoy all the benefits it brings. Finally, let me talk about another point that everyone is concerned about. The vast majority of mainlanders are very traditional. Even if they have overseas status, they still want to keep their mainland household registration. Hong Kong is adjacent to the mainland. After immigrating, you can freely travel back and forth between the two places. There are no settlement restrictions. You can truly immigrate without moving and enjoy the advantages and resources of both places.