“The War for Talent in China: What This Means for Canada and Hong Kong” - An overview of Hong Kong measures Mr. Peter Kwok Deputy Director Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office 27 November Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto)

Non-local students enrolment of Hong Kong universities /02 (number of students) 2011/12 (number of students) Full time2,13810,701 Part-time658 Total2,20310,708 ↑ 386%

Non-local students enrolment of Hong Kong universities (by place of origin) /02 (number of students) 2011/12 (number of students) Mainland China1,9118,936 (↑ 368%) Other places in Asia1841,355 (↑ 25%) Rest of the world (↑ 198%)

Non-local students enrolment of Hong Kong universities (by level of study) /02 (number of students/% of total enrolment) 2011/12 (number of students/% of total enrolment) Undergraduate536 (1%)5,914 (10%) Postgraduate241 (2%)87 (2%) Postgraduate (research)1,469 (34%)4,767 (73%)

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 5 Established in 2009 by the Research Grants Council Open to students around the world 3-year period: US$ 2,600 monthly stipend; US$ 1,300 per year conference and research travel allowance About 135 PhD fellowship will be awarded each academic year

Quality migrant admission scheme (QMAS) 6 Launched in June 2006 Criteria: age, academic/professional qualifications, work experience/achievement, language proficiency, family background 1,479 applicants approved Financial; accounting; ICT; commerce and trade; sports; arts and culture

Recruitment of Administrative Officer 7 Six examination centres outside Hong Kong: Beijing Toronto Vancouver New York San Francisco London, UK Sydney

Recruitment of Administrative Officer 8 YearTarget No. of applicantsNo. of officers recruitmentrecruited 2007/08 40≈ 12, /09 30≈ 13, /10 25≈ 17, /11 30 ≈ 16, /12 40 ≈ 15,00028 Total number of AOs: around 600

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