Art has long been a reflection of humanity’s inner world, gaining prominence especially when basic survival is no longer the only concern. In recent years, both the art and audiovisual industries have flourished, giving rise to increasingly diverse formats and platforms for creative expression. From classic disciplines like painting and sculpture to contemporary mediums such as film, television, and short-form digital videos, artistic expression continues to shape modern aesthetics, elevate everyday experiences, and serve as a powerful outlet for emotion and inner reflection.
The Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents (ASSG) and the Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS) are two of the least popular visa schemes among those designed to attract overseas talent and professionals to Hong Kong. As shown in the statistics below, these two programmes consistently account for less than 1% of total visa approvals under Hong Kong’s seven primary talent admission schemes in recent years: