Human Trafficking in [Hong Kong] [other countries]
Street Children in [Hong Kong] [other countries]
Child Prostitution in [Hong Kong] [other countries]
 

Prevalence, Abuse & Exploitation of Street Children

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region [ Country-by-Country Reports ]

Hong Kong [map] is a special administrative region (SAR) of China adjacent to Guangdong Province in SE China, on the estuary of the Pearl River, 40 mi E of Macao and 90 mi SE of Guangzhou (Canton). The region comprises Hong Kong island, the Kowloon peninsula; and the New Territories. Its capital, Victoria, is commonly called Hong Kong and is located on the northwest shore of Hong Kong island. Hong Kong has a free market economy, highly dependent on international trade. Natural resources are limited, and food and raw materials must be imported. Although the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak battered Hong Kong's economy, a boom in tourism from the mainland because of China's easing of travel restrictions, a return of consumer confidence, and a solid rise in exports resulted in the resumption of strong growth.

Formerly a British crown colony, China has promised that, under its "one country, two systems" formula, China's socialist economic system will not be imposed on Hong Kong and that Hong Kong will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign and defense affairs. Following two recessions in a six-year period, a boom in tourism from the mainland, a return of consumer confidence, and a solid rise in exports has resulted in the resumption of strong growth in late 2003 and in 2004.

CAUTION:  The following links and accompanying text have been culled from the web to illuminate the situation in Hong Kong. Some of these links may lead to websites that present allegations that are unsubstantiated or even false.  No attempt has been made to validate their authenticity or to verify their content.

Quick Search for Missing Children - Select Gender, Country (Hong Kong), and Years Missing

Runaways - Where To Turn For Help Before You Are Homeless

Here are the best phone numbers to call …They are Confidential - which means they won't tell anyone about your call unless you want them to talk to somebody for you, or you are in danger. They are open 24 Hours - it doesn't matter what time you call. In Hong Kong, call 852-9088-1023

Bur of Democracy, Human Rights & Labor - Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2005

HONG KONG - CHILDREN - The government supported children's rights and welfare through well-funded systems of public education, medical care, and protective services. The Education Department provided schooling for children between 6 and 15 years of age and placement services for non-Chinese speaking children. Education is free and compulsory through grade nine. Nearly 100 percent of school-aged children attended school, and boys and girls attended in equal proportions. The government supported programs for custody, protection, day care, foster care, shelters, small group homes, and assistance to families.

General Situation of Children in Hong Kong

3.3 Street Children: Hong Kong does not have children forced to live on the street because of economic reasons. There are children who wander on the street because both parents are working and they are locked out of the house after school. There are also young people on the street as part of Hong Kong’s adolescent problem.

Human Trafficking in [Hong Kong] [other countries]
Street Children in [Hong Kong] [other countries]
Child Prostitution in [Hong Kong] [other countries]