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Affluent Hong Kong Residents Look North for Retirement, Survey Shows

Published: Jul. 2, 2026  1:19 a.m.  GMT+8
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Hong Kong residents drive northbound through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge port in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on July 6, 2025, as weekend traffic crowds the border crossing. Photo: VCG
Hong Kong residents drive northbound through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge port in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on July 6, 2025, as weekend traffic crowds the border crossing. Photo: VCG

One in three affluent Hong Kong residents intends to relocate to mainland cities in the Greater Bay Area, according to an OCBC Bank survey that points to a growing shift toward cross-border living.

The findings highlight a broader trend of Hong Kong residents seeking more affordable housing, larger living spaces and health care options across the border, as the government expands measures that make welfare and medical benefits more portable.

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