Policy Address

Support for the Disadvantaged

Ethnic Minorities

74.         There are more than 60 000 South Asian ethnic minority people living in Hong Kong, an increase of 50% over the past decade.  They have much difficulty integrating fully into the community due to differences in culture, language and ethnic background.  The Government will strengthen education support and employment services for them.

75.         Most South Asian ethnic minority residents call Hong Kong home.  To integrate into the community and develop their careers, they must improve their ability to listen to, speak, read and write Chinese.  We will strengthen the Chinese learning support for ethnic minorities from early childhood education through to primary and secondary levels.

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