Policy Address

VII. Responding to Population Ageing

163.         The proportion of elderly population aged 65 or above will increase from 15%, or 1.07 million, in 2014 to 36%, or 2.58 million, in 2064.  At the same time, our labour force will decrease continuously from 3.6 million in 2014 to 3.11 million in 2064.

164.         The Government is tackling ageing population in five ways, namely unleashing the potential of the local labour force, nurturing local manpower, attracting talent from outside Hong Kong, fostering a supportive environment to form a family, and active ageing.  Apart from the package of measures announced in my last Policy Address, I propose to make greater efforts attracting talent and building an age-friendly environment.

Attracting Talent to Work in Hong Kong

165.         The Government has launched a number of measures to refine the existing talent admission arrangements.  The pilot scheme to facilitate the return of the second generation of Hong Kong emigrants for employment has been well received.  The Government plans to set up a dedicated information platform for the second generation of Hong Kong emigrants, Hong Kong students educated in overseas tertiary institutions and overseas professionals to provide them with employment information. 

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