Is Hong Kong poised for another mass exodus, following implementation of the national security law? People appear primarily concerned about local political gridlock and lack of economic opportunities than a lack of democracy. Photo: ShutterstockIs Hong Kong poised for another mass exodus, following implementation of the national security law? People appear primarily concerned about local political gridlock and lack of economic opportunities than a lack of democracy. Photo: Shutterstock
Is Hong Kong poised for another mass exodus, following implementation of the national security law? People appear primarily concerned about local political gridlock and lack of economic opportunities than a lack of democracy. Photo: Shutterstock
David Dodwell
Opinion

Opinion

Inside Out by David Dodwell

Why disruption, not the national security law, is the main force pushing Hongkongers to leave

  • Most international media will blame the surge in emigration inquiries on the national security law, but while that is natural it is also myopic
  • People will leave not because of communism or a lack of unfettered democracy, but over never-ending disruption to lives, careers and their children’s future

David Dodwell
David Dodwell

Updated: 9:45am, 6 Jul, 2020

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Is Hong Kong poised for another mass exodus, following implementation of the national security law? People appear primarily concerned about local political gridlock and lack of economic opportunities than a lack of democracy. Photo: ShutterstockIs Hong Kong poised for another mass exodus, following implementation of the national security law? People appear primarily concerned about local political gridlock and lack of economic opportunities than a lack of democracy. Photo: Shutterstock
Is Hong Kong poised for another mass exodus, following implementation of the national security law? People appear primarily concerned about local political gridlock and lack of economic opportunities than a lack of democracy. Photo: Shutterstock
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