本研究將重點探討過去五年來高雄的香港投資移民的社會經濟成就。首先，在文獻回顧中會以香港移民的一些重要背景歷史和基本概念為序言，簡單闡述香港人移台的契機。然後，將討論香港和台灣的營商慣例和商業環境之間的差異，闡述形成各種差異的原因。更重要的是，將從高雄和香港兩地的異同、香港人的性格特質和商業領域的角度分析香港投資移民在台營商的狀況。綜上所述，並結合受訪者在異鄉生活和經營生意的經驗，將分析融入受訪者未來的經商計劃，對港人或台灣人在高雄經商提出有益的建議。期待台灣人和新來台的香港人能以此為鑑，善用高雄的特色和香港人的才能，共同為提升台灣的社會形象和經濟環境而努力。

In this study, the socioeconomic attainment of Hong Kong investment immigrants, who have come to Kaohsiung in the past five years will be the focus. First, some crucial background history and basic concepts of Hong Kong immigration will be first elaborated in the literature review as a preface. Then, the dissimilarities between Hong Kong and Taiwan’s business practices and environment will be discussed. In addition, the underlying reasons of the above findings will be examined.

What is more, some success of Hong Kong investment immigrants doing business in Kaohsiung will be analyzed from the perspective of similarities and differences of two regions, shared traits of Hongkongers and business field. To conclude, combined the respondents’ experience in living and running a business in foreign land, integrate the analysis into interviewee’s future business path, beneficial suggestions for either Hong Kong immigrants or Taiwanese doing business in Kaohsiung will be proposed. It is expected that both Taiwanese and newcomers from Hong Kong can take it as a guidebook, utilize the features of Kaohsiung and the ethnic characteristic of Hongkongers, boosting the reputation and socio-economic environment of Taiwan together.

Thesis Validation Letter ................................................. i
Acknowledgements ....................................................... ii
Abstract (Chinese) .......................................................... iii
Abstract (English) ........................................................... iv
Table of figures .............................................................. vii
Table of tables ............................................................... vii
Introduction ................................................................... 1
1. Literature Review ..................................................... 7
1.1. Migration Theories ............................................ 7
1.2. Migration: Hong Kong during British rule and post 1997 ....................................................................... 12
2. Methods .................................................................. 16
2.1. Data Collection ................................................. 16
2.1.1. In-dept Interviews ..................................... 16
3. Hongkongers migrate to Taiwan ........................... 18
4. Research Findings .................................................. 25
4.1. Pursuing to a freedom nation ......................... 25
4.2. Attractiveness of Kaohsiung ............................ 27
4.2.1. Rich natural resources and geographical advantages .................................................................... 27
4.2.2. Warm-hearted Kaohsiung people ............ 28
4.3. Similarity and dissimilarity in culture ............ 31
4.3.1. Alike eating habits ..................................... 31
4.3.2. Discrepancy in core values ....................... 31
4.4. New thoughts and energy from immigrants .. 33
4.4.1. Insights brought by the newcomers ......... 33
4.4.2. Different business practices and some successful cases ............................................................ 33
4.4.3. Flexibly investment capacity .................... 34
4.4.4. Entrepreneurship-friendly environment .. 34
4.4.5. Make their best endeavours to maintain the business ........................................................................ 35
4.5. Dilemma in living and doing business ............ 36
4.5.1. Being unable to stay in Taiwan ................. 36
4.6. Non-identical business model ........................ 38
4.6.1. Cumbersome business requirements and inscrutable Chinese expressions ................................. 38
4.6.2. Accommodate to traffic in Taiwan ............ 39
4.7. Areas for improvement .................................... 40
4.7.1. Adaptable immigration policies ............... 40
4.7.2. Appropriate research in advance .............. 40
4.7.3. Kaohsiung government takes the initiative ........................................................................................ 41
5. Action Research Reflections .................................. 42
Contribution ........................................................... 42
Conclusion .............................................................. 45
References ..................................................................... 48
Appendix ....................................................................... 53
Transcript of Interview A (Mr. Siu) ........................... 53
Transcript of Interview B (Wallace) ......................... 57
Transcript of Interview C (Tommy) .......................... 61
Transcript of Interview D (Tobe) .............................. 65
Transcript of Interview E (Maggie) .......................... 68
Transcript of Interview F (Mr. Chef) ......................... 72
Transcript of Interview G (Anna) ............................. 77
Transcript of Interview H (Ken) ............................... 82
Transcript of Interview I (Mr. Kee) ........................... 85
Transcript of Interview J (Alvin) .............................. 88

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