news Scmp World 2026-09-30

Hong Kong introduces foreign carer scheme to combat aging population

The Hong Kong government plans to import qualified foreign caregivers to address the labor shortage in elderly care. The policy has sparked public debate regarding its potential social and economic impact.

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