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On the ruling by Hong Kong's top court against domestic helpers' right to permanent residency, and a possible screening system for election of the chief executive in 2017.

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The Court of Final Appeal dismissed an appeal by Filipino helpers seeking permanent residency in the city on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
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So, mainlanders can have a baby in Hong Kong, then they can stay. However, domestic helpers work legally in Hong Kong and can't. At least they are contributing to Hong Kong society.

They aren't really living in Hong Kong continuously as their contracts are all on a two-year basis, then they are requested to leave HK for renewal of contracts. That's it.

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If they were white or rich then the result would have been different. Maybe they need to buy infant formula or handbags to get some attention.

I am here in HK as a foreigner, we can't complain about the HK immigration policy because HK is the one to decide how to control the policy for demand and supply on the labour markets.

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It is not racist. If Filipinos can graduate from reputable universities and get a white collar job here, then he/she can get permanent residency. An educated citizen will pay tax to the government.

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