The Low Tech Trap: What Hong Kong's Visa Policy Reveals About Tech Labor Markets Hong Kong's General Employment Policy (GEP) has been a subject of interest in recent years, with the Immigration Department reporting a significant increase in working visas granted.
However, closer inspection of the numbers reveals more questions than answers.
For instance, nearly 80% of foreign workers hired on short term contracts earn less than HK$20,000 per month – a striking statistic that highlights the precarious nature of these jobs and speaks to broader issues in the global tech labor market.