Hong Kong aims to be a global tech hub, but can it hold on to its young talent?

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Hong Kong is striving to become a global tech and innovation hub, but young local talents like Rexan Wong and Ken Mochizuki show differing views on whether to stay in the city or move abroad for better support. This tension highlights both the opportunities and challenges Hong Kong faces in retaining its tech talent amid regional competition.

At just 18, Hong Kong tech enthusiasts Rexan Wong Chak-chi and Ken Mochizuki are both rushing to deliver their business ideas. However, their choices of launch pad could not be further apart. While Wong is eyeing Silicon Valley in the United States for better support, Mochizuki is keen to stay in the city and contribute to the local community. Their contrasting approaches highlight Hong Kong’s advantages and challenges as it strives to become a global innovation and talent hub under China’s...