Strict COVID-19 policies drive people out of Hong Kong

Large numbers of people have left Hong Kong not only due to political unrest, but also strict COVID-19 policies. Over the past year, more than 100,000 people have left — a record.

The exodus includes many who work in business and banking, who form the lifeblood of the city. Hong Kong is one of the world's most important financial hubs and the main pipeline for money moving in and out of Asia, especially China.

Multinational companies are looking elsewhere, too.