“Increasing numbers seek a way out” [of Hong Kong] | SCMP

Most of the reasons, highlighted, for leaving are related to freedom and democracy.
Not a good trend. 
Sadly the government and Beijing will only react to this by doubling down on patriotism and propaganda. 
For me — an early Boomer —  I’m fine. But I empathise with how they feel, these young kids. If I were 20 or 30 years younger I’d be heading off outta here. For now, though, in my later years, the safety, the cleanliness, the good governance, the good medical, the convenience, all are just fine. 
So it’s a generational thing. 
Boomers fine; Zoomers flee.