Haircuts and home repair: The Hong Kongers learning new skills for a life abroad

Courses teaching practical skills from hairdressing to home repairs are in high demand in Hong Kong as people look to emigrate from the former British colony amid a crackdown on civil liberties by Beijing and tough zero-Covid rules. Some are looking for skills that can help land them a job, while others simply want to be more self-sufficient as they build new lives abroad.

Sep 16, 2022 - 18:08
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Haircuts and home repair: The Hong Kongers learning new skills for a life abroad
Courses teaching practical skills from hairdressing to home repairs are in high demand in Hong Kong as people look to emigrate from the former British colony amid a crackdown on civil liberties by Beijing and tough zero-Covid rules. Some are looking for skills that can help land them a job, while others simply want to be more self-sufficient as they build new lives abroad.