Britain to give millions of HKers a path to citizenship

Re:Britain to give millions of HKers a path to citizenship by fermienrico on Saturday July 11, 2020 @10:10PM (#23808096)

Not sure if I agree. Maimi tourism shifting to Maine is totally different beast since tourism by definition relies on local sights.

SV-based entrepreneurs are already going to places like Austin and Portland. It takes time.

It would quicker if we get 3 million people situated in an abstract region of US since the critical mass to get the ball rolling would already have been achieved. It would be a challenge, but not for the reasons you've dilineated.

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Re:Britain to give millions of HKers a path to citizenship by coldtea on Sunday July 12, 2020 @10:22AM (#23811485)

>Not sure if I agree. Maimi tourism shifting to Maine is totally different beast since tourism by definition relies on local sights.

But that's my point. The success of HK businesses also relies on the location (and it's special status).

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Re:Britain to give millions of HKers a path to citizenship by fermienrico on Sunday July 12, 2020 @02:19PM (#23813441)

I checked the special status, that's pretty compelling - their tax haven incentives.

I think these types of regions can be created elsewhere but I totally see your point.

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Re:Britain to give millions of HKers a path to citizenship by coldtea on Sunday July 12, 2020 @03:37PM (#23814125)

Tax haven status, plus the mere location -- being an port in that (very important) area, with ties to two very important countries...

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