Hong Kong Students Seek Internships in Mainland China

Why Hong Kong students are heading to mainland China to intern

More Hong Kong students are turning to mainland China for summer internships as government and university schemes expand cross-border placements. Students said they were drawn by greater opportunities in different sectors, hands-on experience in a larger market and lower living costs, with some viewing cross-border exposure as a career asset. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau’s corporate summer internship scheme has expanded its number of mainland placements for young Hongkongers, with dedica...

By Kristen Cheung,Benjamin Fuller,Kate Chan