Mr. Peter Kwok Deputy Director Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office 27 November 2012

1. “The War for Talent in China: What This Means for Canada and Hong Kong” -An overview of Hong Kong measures Mr. Peter Kwok Deputy Director Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office 27 November 2012 Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto)

2. Non-local students enrolment of Hong Kong universities

3. Non-local students enrolment of Hong Kong universities (by place of origin)

4. Non-local students enrolment of Hong Kong universities (by level of study)

5. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme • Established in 2009 by the Research Grants Council • Open to students around the world • 3-year period: US$ 2,600 monthly stipend; US$ 1,300 per year conference and research travel allowance • About 135 PhD fellowship will be awarded each academic year

6. Quality migrant admission scheme (QMAS) • Launched in June 2006 • Criteria: age, academic/professional qualifications, work experience/achievement, language proficiency, family background • 1,479 applicants approved • Financial; accounting; ICT; commerce and trade; sports; arts and culture

7. Recruitment of Administrative Officer • Six examination centres outside Hong Kong: • Beijing • Toronto • Vancouver • New York • San Francisco • London, UK • Sydney

8. Recruitment of Administrative Officer YearTarget No. of applicants No. of officers recruitment recruited 2007/0840 ≈ 12,000 31 2008/0930 ≈ 13,000 25 2009/1025 ≈ 17,000 20 2010/1130 ≈ 16,000 27 2011/1240 ≈ 15,000 28 Total number of AOs: around 600

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