因为喜欢香港，2024年7月，王琳一个人来到香港，3个月后 便在香港买了房子。她向记者表示，60多岁的年纪在香港属于 青年，在国外属于中年，她心态很年轻，相当于30多岁，"正 是闯荡的好年纪"。 作者：老盈盈 封图：图虫创意 当同龄人纷纷退休、开始享受陪伴孙辈的生活时，王琳却一心想着去香港闯一闯。 日前，经济观察报记者在第三季香港国际人才职业博览会现场认识了王琳。在后续采访过程中，王 琳向记者讲述了她从北京到香港的故事。 王琳今年61岁，是德国生物医学+人工智能方面的博士，20多年前回国后成了北京邮电大学的一名 教师，后来晋升为博士生导师，并于2024年退休。 在校任职期间，王琳曾主持国家自然基金、国家科技出版基金、教育部留学基金、中科院上海药物 研究所开放课题等项目，并在Springer、清华大学出版社等完成学术专著4部，获专利"关于新型纳 米金抗体微阵列技术"。此外，她还担任27本国际期刊的主编或编委（如 Cell Proliferation、 Computational Biology），并曾任第十一届全国认知科学会议暨第五届中国与世界认知科学国际 会议副主席。 因为喜欢香港，2024年7月，王琳一个人 ...

（原标题：61岁北京退休女"青年"勇闯香港） 经济观察报 记者 老盈盈 当同龄人纷纷退休、开始享受陪伴孙辈的生活时，王琳却一心想着去香港闯一闯。 日前，经济观察报记者在第三季香港国际人才职业博览会现场认识了王琳。在后续采访过程中，王琳向 记者讲述了她从北京到香港的故事。 王琳今年61岁，是德国生物医学+人工智能方面的博士，20多年前回国后成了北京邮电大学的一名教 师，后来晋升为博士生导师，并于2024年退休。 在校任职期间，王琳曾主持国家自然基金、国家科技出版基金、教育部留学基金、中科院上海药物研究 所开放课题等项目，并在Springer、清华大学出版社等完成学术专著4部，获专利"关于新型纳米金抗体 微阵列技术"。此外，她还担任27本国际期刊的主编或编委（如 Cell Proliferation、Computational Biology），并曾任第十一届全国认知科学会议暨第五届中国与世界认知科学国际会议副主席。 近年来，越来越多内地人士通过在香港读书、香港优才计划和香港高端人才通行证计划（下称"香港高 才通计划"）申请到香港工作和生活。此前，经济观察报记者在第三季香港国际人才职业博览会现场观 察到，香港本地 ...

Group 1: Job Market Dynamics - The Hong Kong International Talent Career Expo is primarily attracting job seekers from mainland China, with many participants expressing dissatisfaction with the competitive job market in mainland China [1][2] - The competition for jobs in Hong Kong is intense, with some positions attracting up to 200 applicants, and many candidates submitting over 200 resumes to secure a single interview opportunity [2][4] - The job market in Hong Kong is characterized by a scarcity of suitable positions for candidates with specific qualifications, leading to frustration among job seekers [5][6] Group 2: Recruitment Trends - The recruitment event featured a variety of companies, including financial institutions and non-financial firms, offering positions such as client managers, operations, and administrative roles [4][5] - Many job seekers are focusing on positions with government or state-owned enterprises, while showing reluctance towards roles in local financial institutions due to potential weekend work [4][5] - The presence of insurance sales positions at the expo indicates a trend where these roles are gaining attention despite some candidates' reluctance to pursue them [5][9] Group 3: Immigration and Talent Acquisition Programs - The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and the Hong Kong Talent Pass Scheme are popular among mainland applicants seeking to work in Hong Kong, with the latter being perceived as easier to apply for [7][8] - The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme has seen a significant number of applications, with a high approval rate, indicating strong interest from mainland talent [8] - The Talent Pass Scheme has received approximately 135,000 applications since its launch, with a notable percentage of approvals coming from mainland applicants [8] Group 4: Challenges Faced by Job Seekers - Language barriers, particularly the requirement for Cantonese fluency, pose significant challenges for many job seekers from mainland China [10] - The high cost of living in Hong Kong, especially housing, is a concern for job seekers, influencing their salary expectations and living arrangements [10][11] - Many candidates are considering alternative job markets beyond Hong Kong due to the competitive nature of the local job market [11]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong International Talent Career Expo is primarily attracting job seekers from mainland China, with local and foreign candidates being relatively few [2][3]. Group 1: Job Seekers' Perspectives - Many job seekers from mainland China are looking for better work-life balance opportunities in Hong Kong, as they find the job market in mainland China to be overly competitive and demanding [2][3]. - Job seekers, including those with advanced degrees from Hong Kong, are facing intense competition, with some positions attracting up to 200 applicants [3]. - Candidates like Mr. Lin and Ms. Li express difficulty in finding suitable positions that match their qualifications, with many roles available being in sales or insurance, which they prefer to avoid [6][7][8]. Group 2: Recruitment Landscape - The recruitment event featured a variety of companies, including financial institutions like Hang Seng Bank and Prudential Insurance, as well as non-financial firms such as PwC and Hong Kong Jockey Club, offering roles across different sectors [6][7]. - The number of suitable positions for job seekers appears to be decreasing, with a notable increase in insurance sales roles, which are not favored by many candidates [7][8]. - The job market in Hong Kong is characterized by a preference for candidates with local experience and language skills, particularly Cantonese, which poses challenges for many mainland applicants [15][16]. Group 3: Talent Acquisition Programs - The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and the Hong Kong Talent Pass Scheme are popular among mainland applicants, with the latter being easier to apply for and having a high approval rate [12]. - As of June 2025, the Talent Pass Scheme received approximately 135,000 applications, with a high approval rate of 80.7%, indicating strong interest from mainland talent [12]. - The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme has updated its criteria, requiring applicants to meet at least six out of twelve assessment criteria, which include age, language proficiency, and work experience [11][12].

Group 1 - The Hong Kong International Talent Career Expo is attracting a significant number of job seekers from mainland China, with many seeking better work-life balance compared to the competitive job market in mainland China [1][2] - The competition for jobs in Hong Kong is intense, with some positions receiving up to 200 applications, highlighting the challenges faced by job seekers [2][10] - Many job seekers are targeting positions in government-backed or state-owned enterprises, while showing reluctance towards positions in local financial institutions due to potential weekend work [3][4] Group 2 - The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and the High-Level Talent Pass Scheme are popular among mainland applicants, with the latter being easier to apply for [7][8] - The High-Level Talent Pass Scheme has received approximately 135,000 applications since its launch, with an approval rate of 80.7%, indicating strong interest from mainland talent [8] - Job seekers are facing challenges in finding suitable positions, with many reporting a lack of relevant job openings at recruitment fairs [4][5] Group 3 - The job market in Hong Kong is characterized by a high demand for sales roles, particularly in the insurance sector, which is attracting both local and mainland applicants [9][10] - Many job seekers are also considering internships to gain experience, as most companies require relevant work experience for full-time positions [5][6] - The cost of living in Hong Kong is a significant concern for job seekers, with many planning to budget carefully to manage expenses [10][11]