August 14, 2022
The YoungDAB conducted an online questionnaire survey from 24 June, 2022 to 8 August, 2022 on "Knowing the country and Integrating into the Greater Bay Area". It received 465 valid responses and released the survey results and recommendations today.
Results
Over 60% of the young respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their ethnic identities are Chinese (64.2%)
Over 70% of the young respondents visited the mainland at least once a year or more, and nearly half visited the mainland over ten times before the covid-19 pandemic hit the city
More than one-quarter of the respondents believed that the most outstanding achievement of the country was “lifting people out of poverty”
Respondents (41.6%) replied that the most attractive reason for moving to the Greater Bay Area was to start a business
Recommendations
Set up more quarantine hotels in Hong Kong to facilitate young people seeking development in the Greater Bay Area
Enhance young people’s identification with their Chinese ethnic identity and deepen their understanding of the country, such as organize short exchange trips to the mainland for young people to take part in
Utilize more promotion channels including social media to shape a positive narrative of China
Strengthen education relating to One country, Two systems
Provide more support to young people who are interested in starting a business in the Greater Bay Area
Assist young people to buy property in the Greater Bay Area
Support Hong Kong youths to pursue studies in the mainland
Media contacts:
YoungDAB Chairperson Noel Shih (9544 8811)
YoungDAB Vice-Chairperson (Policy Research) Daniel Chan (9630 4122)