HONG KONG -- Hong Kong saw a record decline in the city's residents in the past year as many fled the financial hub to escape strict COVID-19 isolation measures and Beijing's tightening grip on society.
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Hong Kong population drops by record on China's grip, COVID curbs
Exodus that started in 2020 picks up pace as 113,000 move abroad
Hong Kong’s population dropped by a record over the past year as people fled strict COVID-19 restrictions and crackdown under the national security law. © Reuters
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