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Why Hong Kong students are heading to mainland China to intern

Why Hong Kong students are heading to mainland China to intern
South China Morning Post Sunday 05 July 2026, 01:00 UTC By Kristen Cheung,Benjamin Fuller,Kate Chan 1 min read
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More Hong Kong students are turning to mainland China for summer internships as government and university schemes expand cross-border placements. Students said they were drawn by greater opportunities in different sectors, hands-on experience in a larger market and lower living costs, with some viewing cross-border exposure as a career asset. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau’s corporate summer internship scheme has expanded its number of mainland placements for young Hongkongers, with...

More Hong Kong students are turning to mainland China for summer internships as government and university schemes expand cross-border placements. Students said they were drawn by greater opportunities in different sectors, hands-on experience in a larger market and lower living costs, with some viewing cross-border exposure as a career asset. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau’s corporate summer internship scheme has expanded its number of mainland placements for young Hongkongers, with dedicated...
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