A study into the impact of anti-extradition bill protests on Bangladeshi immigration into Hong Kong

TL;DR

This paper investigates how the 2019 Hong Kong protests influenced Bangladeshi immigration, examining the migrants' perceptions and the broader implications for the city's demographic and social landscape.

Contribution

It uniquely analyzes the impact of political protests on Bangladeshi immigration patterns and perceptions in Hong Kong, an area previously unexplored.

Findings

Protests affected Bangladeshi migrants' perceptions of safety and stability.

There was a measurable change in immigration intentions among Bangladeshis during the protests.

Potential long-term negative effects on Hong Kong's demographic diversity.

Abstract

Consequences from the 2019 anti-extradition protests in Hong Kong have been studied in many facets, but one topic of interest that has not been explored is the impact on the immigration of Bangladeshi immigrants into the city. This paper explores the value add of Bangladeshis to the Hong Kong, how the protests affected their mentality and consequently their immigration, and potentially longer-term detrimental effects on the city.