Famed Chinese mainland pianist Lang Lang became a Hong Kong
resident Monday thanks to Hong Kong's "Quality Migrant Admission
Scheme" launched in June. Lang Lang is the first talent imported by
Hong Kong under the scheme and means that Lang Lang can now live
and stay in Hong Kong without any Hong Kong-based employment.
Lang Lang spoke of his honor at being the first resident
accepted under the scheme and is proud of being hailed on the world
stage as a Chinese pianist despite having had several opportunities
to change his citizenship.
According to the "Quality Migrant Admission Scheme" launched by
Hong Kong this June, approved applicants may bring their spouses
and unmarried children under 18 to live with them in Hong Kong.
About 83 people, 76% of them from the mainland, have passed the
first-round check. Most of the applicants are skilled workers in
the fields of art, finance, trade and IT, followed by
manufacturing, architecture, measurement and law.
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(CRI.com November 28, 2006)
