[Tree] Foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong embracing holidaying in mainland China as first Hongkongers with foreign passports receive 5-year permits

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updates: The first group tour from mainland China visits Taiwan's Matsu Islands

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updates: Introduction of the new policy granting 5-year permits to Hong Kong residents with foreign passports

Version 0.05 (2024-07-20 05:11:36.214000)

updates: The growing trend of Hong Kong's domestic helpers holidaying in mainland China

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updates: Measures to support women rejoining the workforce

Version 0.03 (2024-06-23 01:12:58.001000)

updates: Hong Kong is considering new measures to support the elderly and their carers amid a fast-greying population. The government is studying ideas such as recruiting community nannies and offering local care workers a new career path. The government plans to raise the number of care workers significantly and offer more options for residents willing to move to mainland China. The government also plans to introduce a new career progression path for local staff in the care industry. The authorities will explore recruiting community nannies to offer home care for the elderly. Additionally, the government plans to expand a scheme covering residential care services in Guangdong province, allowing Hongkongers to move to mainland cities for elderly care. The government is also defending legislative amendments to reform the Social Workers Registration Board.

Version 0.02 (2024-06-21 00:58:26.440000)

updates: Hong Kong unions oppose further import of non-local care workers

Version 0.01 (2023-10-16 11:47:35.684000)

updates: Updated information on the labour import scheme and its review

Version 0.0 (2023-10-14 04:29:09.680000)

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