Hong Kong families find fresh start in London

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Former Hongkongers like Simon Ho are finding a growing community in the South London neighbourhoods of Sutton, New Malden and Kingston – all locations favoured by recent arrivals to the UK as part of the British National (Overseas) scheme. The Post’s Laura Westbrook went to meet them, and found that like many young families, they said they were worried about how changes in Hong Kong could affect their children’s future – and looked to find communities with good schools in the United Kingdom.

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[davidc]

As a British person, we love HK people. Hardworking, smart and law abiding by vast majority.

[candychimes]

Funny thing is Hong Kong under British rule of over 100 years did not have democracy. So alot of Hongkongers doesn't mind British didn't give them democracy but they mind China did not give them democracy. Anyone have gone to Hong Kong will experience freedom as they have experienced in their own country. And Hong Kong is still a destinations where alot of people aspire to go live and work.

[tenchichrono]

Oh boy are they in it for a rude awakening.

[datianlongan]

Change is hard, and it's even harder starting over in a foreign land. There will be many obstacles, hardships, and injustices. But know this, generations before have been through this and achieved great success. So let go of the past, bitterness, and any feeling of self pity. Look to the future, be grateful for everything, and work hard. For one day, the fruits of your labor will bare the fruits of your success.

[isuckatguitar]

It's so heartbreaking. I'm a British person living in Hong Kong for decades, and absolutely love HK & the people here, there's been so much change so quickly that I completely understand why so many people started fleeing Inc many of my local friends esp for the sake of their children. Many of my UK friends also left & returned to the UK. It's been a quite the mental & emotional battle to decide to stay or go back to the UK even for me as a British person as it feels quite an alien lifestyle for me in the UK now tbh. I'm so impressed by how resilient & brave HKers are! It's never easy leaving a home & life u love to go out into the unknown. I really hope they are treated with the respect & dignity they deserve, hard working, honest people that value strong community & education.

[jw]

UK isn't exactly the future either... 🙄

[shekrahman]

As a UK citizen its lovely and heart warming to see HK citizens living in the UK. They are always welcome to live, work and become citizens in the UK and become a British member as anyone else is. Welcome to those who wish to come.

[hyeung]

To be fair, HK is indeed too crowded with very high cost of living. If you could find happiness in other countries, then go.
Just don't use politics as an excuse.

[jcc]

My heart goes out to these families. It takes immense courage to uproot everything and everyone and start over in a totally new country. Different language, customs, food, etc. I pray they will be welcomed, flourish in their own right, and give back to their host country.

[Meh-qerw]

As a UK born Hong Konger I sympathise with the family, things will get better. Thank you for showcasing the beautiful side of emigration. Welcome to the UK my brothers and sisters ❤️

[jimwhite]

Don't cry. HK does not miss you like you miss HK. There is no pity for HK like you think...you and your fellow "professionals" were replaced already....countless talented people were waiting and on standby for your spot in HK. Have a great life as a 2nd class citizen.

[linphilip]

I can't see a future in the UK...

[NVGEAR]

You can tell he regrets leaving HK. And the saddest part is, for the avg citizen living in HK now, life really hasn't even changed much at all. There was really no point to leave HK.

[ray]

I thought the economy was crashing in the UK? This better not turn into a "they took our jobs!" story.

[taikonautaparawara]

Do HongKongers know everything the UK did to China and Hong Kong? As a brazilian i would never go to Portugal (the colonizer's of my country), after everything they did to my people.

[schivver]

I hope we can see the news about him in maybe 5 or 10 years later and see what kind of future he will have there

[IRosamelia]

I love this story! May the brits welcome you with open arms and minds! 🇭🇰

[dlwabbit]

Why didn't you ask them about BoJo who clearly ignored the COVID rule, then pretended to be innocent? Why didn't you ask them about Truss and Sunak, both were not directly elected by the voters to be the PM?

[icet]

DON'T FORGET THAT THERE WILL FAILURES ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO CANNOT FIND THE RIGHT JOBS IN THE UK. IN FACT, THERE WAS A YOUNG HONGKONGER WHO COMMITTED SUICIDE BECAUSE SHE COULDN'T FIND A JOB THAT COULD SUSTAIN HER NEEDS A FEW DAYS AGO. THE GRASS IS NOT ALWAY GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE.

[chikong]

Life in hk much better than uk. Hk is free. There is nothing in uk