Leung Chun-ying stated that optimization measures will be implemented to more actively attract foreign talent and professionals. The specific plans are as follows:
1. Implement a pilot scheme to attract the second generation of Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents who have emigrated overseas to return to Hong Kong for development;
2. Relax stay arrangements under the "General Employment Policy," "Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals," and "Quality Migrant Admission Scheme" to encourage talent and entrepreneurs to come to and remain in Hong Kong for development;
3. Adjust the General Points Test under the "Quality Migrant Admission Scheme" to attract more young talent with excellent educational backgrounds or international work experience to develop in Hong Kong;
4. Under the "General Employment Policy," clearly specify the relevant considerations for applicants in the investment category to attract more overseas entrepreneurs to develop businesses in Hong Kong, and suspend the "Capital Investment Entrant Scheme" starting tomorrow;
5. Referencing foreign practices, study the feasibility of formulating a talent list to more effectively and focusedly attract high-quality talent, in line with the high-value-added and diversified development of Hong Kong's economy
