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As an American citizen living in Hong Kong I see more and more every day why an American citizenship is so desirable.

• alangibson 5y ago
  That's a bit of a special circumstance, no? You're on an island that is actively being absorbed by an ideologically opposed superpower. There's a lot of daylight between people in HK and the vast majority who's motivation is primarily greater earning potential. Also, there's nothing special about the US in this case. Germany would probably be an easier go.
  • hkthrowaway88 5y ago
    I don't know that much about German immigration, but many European countries are harder to get residence in than the US. Also, most people in HK speak at least some English but hardly anybody speaks German. I doubt it would be much of an "easier go" except for people working in high paid jobs in desirable fields (who would probably go to the US or Canada). It's not that special of a case. For as much as people in the US complain about their government, most of the world is much worse.
    • lmm 5y ago
      The US is definitely a wealthy and successful country, comfortably above the global average. At the same time I wouldn't say that US citizenship stands out as particularly better than other developed countries (e.g. most of the EU).
      • kyawzazaw 5y ago
        Most of the EU language barriers and assimilation is hard.