HK is a modern, high-tech city with fast internet and easy access to everything, including a lot of the brands that we're used to in America (I understand the H

HK is a modern, high-tech city with fast internet and easy access to everything, including a lot of the brands that we're used to in America (I understand the HK versions may be substantially different). It's reported to be very safe and very clean. English is an official language (though I read that only about 5% of locals have more than the most basic proficiency in it), which would make it easier to operate than other areas of Asia as signage in English is available, official business can be conducted in English, etc. It's a great base for further exploration of the region. There is a large and apparently vibrant community of American and English expats. There's a culture of hard work and there are very low taxes. The weather is not necessarily ideal, but reasonable. I also believe that there would be developmental benefits for my children, including but not limited to the opportunity to fully immerse in Cantonese I have no input on your legal woes, but your points above are pretty accurate. It's a very easy, safe (excluding the air pollution) and convenient place to live. The only point I'd disagree with is in raising a family there, but I imagine that's a personal preference. I'd also suggest that Mandarin would be immensely more useful for your children than Cantonese. I don't want to turn this into a discussion, so i wont reply here again, but I'd direct you to the following popular forum for expat families here, which should contain a lot of relevant information and where you can ask questions of other HK expats: https://geoexpat.com/ https://geoexpat.com/