HONG KONG/TAIPEI -- People and capital are flowing out of Hong Kong as protests escalate in the Chinese territory, with Taiwan proving an increasingly popular destination for those seeking a more open and less costly place to live.
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Lower housing costs, geographical proximity and a relative lack of political restrictions have made Taiwan popular for emigrants from Hong Kong. © Reuters
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