HONG KONG, 9 October, 2015 - Forty percent of the population of Hong Kong will be over the age of 65 within the next 30 years. The city - like many high income economies - is in the midst of a demographic transition. People are living longer and birthrates are at or below those needed to maintain the population. Demographic change affects all aspects of society from economics to health. Maintaining a productive, growing economy will require careful long range planning and effective implementation. During the presentation, Dr. William Haseltine, Chairman and President of ACCESS Health International, outlined a coordinated, integrated strategy to build a City of the Future.

“One of the chief jobs of the government should be understanding progressive immigration policy which focuses on integration as well as immigration.” Dr. William Haseltine believed that if there’s no integration, immigration is a disaster. Immigration is the greatest challenge ever. Fortunately, Hong Kong is in a privileged position, which it has capital, knowledge and talents. Together hand-in-hand, Hong Kong will be able to cope with demographic change and sustain the future development.

The presentation was followed by a Q&A session to engage audiences in the discussion.

Video: Watch the complete program (43 min., 37 secs.)