Zhang Xuefeng, a well-known figure in the education industry, carefully planned a unique education path for his daughter: resolutely avoid the fierce competition in the high school entrance examination and choose a more relaxed and international education path.
In primary school, his daughter attended a public school in Suzhou, where she enjoyed a basic and comprehensive education. In junior high school, Zhang Xuefeng plans to transfer his daughter to an international school to escape the phenomenon of involution and allow her to grow up in a more open and diverse environment. In this way, the pressure of the high school entrance examination and the college entrance examination will no longer exist, and the daughter can focus more on personal interests and all-round development.
It is rumored on the Internet that Zhang Xuefeng may have applied for a Hong Kong identity for his daughter. This move may be motivated by long-term considerations for future education and life. Having a Hong Kong identity means having more choices and opportunities in terms of educational resources. Although Hong Kong's high-quality universities have extremely high entry barriers, students with Hong Kong identity may enjoy certain advantages in admission compared to mainland students.
As a famous teacher in the field of college entrance examination and postgraduate entrance examination, Zhang Xuefeng has an in-depth understanding of the education system and further study paths. He chose to let his daughter take an educational route that is different from the traditional path to higher education, which is undoubtedly a reflection and challenge to the current educational environment. His approach has also led to more thinking about the diversification and personalization of education, as well as the avoidance of involution.
So why say
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen account + Hong Kong identity = Wang Bang
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If you are in a first-tier city, you already have a northern/Shanghai/Guangzhou hukou, and you can enjoy the resources of first-tier cities, especially Beijing and Shanghai, where there are many colleges and universities, and the probability of going to a famous university has exceeded that of others. Then at this time, if you match a Hong Kong identity, it will be a king!
We know that the more economically developed a city is, the easier it is to become a highland of education involution. There has always been a shortage of high-quality educational resources, which also means that competition is inevitable. In order to break out of the cycle of "inward competition", parents in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen have begun to seek new ways to solve the educational dilemma - to configure their children's Hong Kong identity.
01Enjoy Hong Kong's comprehensive medical benefits
Hong Kong's healthcare system is indeed well-known worldwide, with a high level of medical services, advanced medical equipment, and a robust public healthcare system. Here are just a few of the key features of Hong Kong's healthcare system:
1. The medical level is leading in the world
2. Advanced medical equipment
3. The public medical system is perfect
4. The drug introduction system is in sync with the world
5. Protect the rights and interests of residents
02Enjoy free public primary and secondary education in Hong Kong
Once one of the parents has been granted Hong Kong status, their unmarried children under the age of 18 can obtain Hong Kong status as dependents and enjoy 12 years of free public education in Hong Kong.
According to Hong Kong's immigration policy, eligible dependants include spouses and unmarried children under the age of 18. These dependents can rely on close relatives residing in Hong Kong, such as parents who have been granted Hong Kong status. The process of applying for a dependant requires certain conditions, including the dependant being dependent on a sponsor who is able to provide a well above basic standard of living and suitable accommodation for the dependant in Hong Kong. Generally speaking, the sponsor usually becomes the main applicant in Hong Kong through the TTPS, QAT, Professional or Study Abroad routes.
In addition, once a dependent's application is approved, they can enjoy a range of benefits offered by Hong Kong, including 12 years of free public education. This education policy provides free primary and secondary education to all children between the ages of 6 and 15, ensuring that all children have access to basic education.
03Children born in Hong Kong are permanent residents
When the parents obtain Hong Kong status, children born in Hong Kong can directly obtain Hong Kong permanent resident status. This means that if the parents are already permanent residents of Hong Kong and register the birth of their children in Hong Kong, then the children will automatically become permanent residents of Hong Kong.
According to the Immigration Ordinance of Hong Kong, a person who has ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than seven years before or after the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is eligible for permanent residence in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Therefore, if the parents have fulfilled this condition before becoming Hong Kong permanent residents, their children born in Hong Kong will automatically be granted Hong Kong permanent resident status.
This policy reflects the importance that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government attaches to protecting the rights and interests of locally born children, and also encourages families to settle in Hong Kong. In this way, the Hong Kong government aims to maintain social stability and continuity, while nurturing a new generation of Hong Kong residents for future development.
04Broaden your children's education options
Students with Hong Kong status do have a diverse range of articulation options, and the following are the main pathways they can consider:
1. Take the DSE exam and apply to hundreds of universities in Hong Kong/overseas
2. Apply to 132 higher education institutions in the Mainland with DSE examination results for the HKDSE Admission Scheme
3. Participate in the joint examination for overseas Chinese students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to apply to more than 300 universities in the mainland
4. Participate in the entrance examination of independent colleges and universities to enter designated universities in the Mainland
05Enjoy asset allocation and tax advantages
Hong Kong is known for its simplicity and low tax system, making it an attractive tax environment for both businesses and individuals. Here are some of the key features of Hong Kong's tax system:
1. Corporate profits tax rate as low as 8.25%
2. Preferential tax policies
3. Individual income tax subsidy in the Greater Bay Area
06Stamp duty on property purchases in Hong Kong is exempted first and then levied
In the 2023 Policy Address, the Hong Kong government announced a preferential policy for foreign talents. Under this policy, foreign talents will be temporarily exempted from the relevant tax when purchasing properties in Hong Kong. This measure aims to attract international talents to work and live in Hong Kong and enhance Hong Kong's international competitiveness.
07Visa-free/visa-on-arrival to 171 countries and regions around the world
Hong Kong permanent residents are indeed eligible to apply for a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport. Holders of HKSAR passports can enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to multiple countries, which provides great convenience for travel and international exchanges.
According to the latest data, HKSAR passport holders can enter 171 countries and territories around the world visa-free or visa-on-arrival. These countries and regions cover all continents of the world and include many popular tourist destinations and business centers.
08Enjoy Hong Kong benefits in the Mainland
Holders of Hong Kong identity who live, do business and develop in the Mainland can enjoy a number of benefits for Hong Kong in the Mainland, such as duty-free car purchases, subsidies for entrepreneurship and employment, pension support, scholarships for Hong Kong, Macao and overseas Chinese students, and open recruitment of Hong Kong and Macao residents by public institutions in the Greater Bay Area.
At present, we are still in the bonus period of Hong Kong identity planning, if you have any questions about Hong Kong identity, going abroad, studying abroad, overseas real estate, etc., welcome to consult!