HK health minister rebuts claims of mainland nurse preference, cites 95% local hiring rate

Hong Kong's health minister Lo Chung-mau denied allegations that mainland Chinese nurses are favored over local candidates, citing that the Hospital Authority hired 95% of local nursing applicants in the past year. The statement aims to counter public concerns amid ongoing recruitment struggles in public hospitals. The claim is based on official figures, but the underlying dispute reflects broader political sensitivities around cross-border labor integration.