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Hong Kongers returning to Vancouver after years of population decline, census shows

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Ken Tung says he recently helped a new arrival from Hong Kong find a basement unit in Metro Vancouver for only $500 in rent per month, thanks to a discount by a sympathetic landlord.

“It’s a good price,” said Tung, who said he has helped at least 100 young people from Hong Kong settle in Canada over the past three years.

But Tung says he’s playing a relatively limited role resettling Hong Kongers compared to Vancouver-based groups, including churches, that have helped thousands.

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“I know many churches and their people are helping Hong Kong newcomers. People are donating furniture and lowering the rent to help

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