The French Consulate estimates there are over 25,000 French citizens in Hong Kong. The Immigration Department of Hong Kong estimated that 6,534 French nationals were in Hong Kong in 2019, an increase from 2,375 in 2009; the IMMD counts people physically present in Hong Kong because some people with Hong Kong permanent residency may have left the city.

It is the largest French community in Asia.With Its French Population Soaring, Hong Kong Emerges as Asia’s Gallic Capital

Education

The French International School of Hong Kong operates multiple campuses in Hong Kong.

Famous ethnic French people Camille Cheng: Swimmer Alexandre Dujardin: Footballer Remi Dujardin: Footballer Henri Vetch: Publisher, and first head of Hong Kong University Press

See also

France–Hong Kong relations Le French May Former French Mission Building Béthanie (Hong Kong)

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