# Thousands of expats return to Hong Kong, driving up rents and squeezing top-school places

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-06 00:30 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-08-05/hong-kong-draws-back-expats-seeking-low-taxes-finance-jobs-after-covid-exodus

> Thousands of expatriates are returning to Hong Kong. Their return is pushing rents higher and intensifying competition for places at the city’s top schools.