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Hong Kong bankers flock to London to evade ‘disturbing’ China security law

Estate agents and recruiters in London have seen a spike in enquiries from finance workers based in Hong Kong

Police detain a man at a rally against the new national security law in Hong Kong
Police detain a man at a rally against the new national security law in Hong Kong Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong finance workers are flocking to London following the Chinese government’s decision to impose a controversial national security law on the region.

Estate agents and recruiters in the British capital have seen a spike in enquiries from Hong Kong-based finance workers since the security law was announced last month.

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