Hong Kong's leader has rolled out a slew of measures to woo global talent but Covid-19 restrictions and the high cost of living are two major hurdles that may prevent them from remaining in the city.
Hwang Eun-hee, an undergraduate from South Korea at the University of Hong Kong, plans to stay in the city to continue her studies after graduation this year, to gain permanent residency after fulfilling the requirement to live here for seven years.
