IANG Policy Disputes and Their Impacts on GBA Cooperation in Education

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Great Bay Area
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The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is among the most vibrant and innovative academic areas. The Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) policy improves the education system in GBA, which mainly attracts top science and technology talents globally and fills a skills shortage in GBA. Besides, the policy narrows skill gaps in GBA while making universities more competitive globally. The IANG Policy covers political, economic, and educational aspects consistent with the "one country, two systems" principle intended to attract non-local graduates into the knowledge economy of this part of the world; however, this approach raises concerns about equity, socioeconomic implications, balancing global exposure versus nurturing local talents. This paper will focus on Hong Kong-originating IANG Policy disputes and their impacts on GBA cooperation in education. Therefore, this research would offer additional information about such policy that will enable a more profound understanding of its future directions and possible improvements that may need development. Appraising the IANG Policy in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Great Bay Area would determine its socioeconomic and educational effects since it promotes regional development and academic globalization. This critical analysis proposes practical policy measures aligning IANG with GBA requirements to meet inclusive needs for an inclusive, harmonious, globally competitive education environment.  

Policy Reasoning and Agenda Setting

It is vital to consider some issues, including the origin, driving force, and direction of the IANG policy. Various economic, demographic, and educational factors influenced this policy, so it was adopted to attract and retain international talents who would help foster the region's knowledge economy. They made GBA a place where graduates from other countries could get jobs. This policy has undergone implementation to bridge the gap between non-local graduates and opportunities available in GBA labor markets and encourage innovations. The strategy aims to enable GBA to have industrial development that supports economic growth through a competitive workforce.[1] Another purpose of drafting this policy was to improve the global competitiveness of GBA Universities. Diversifying academic environments and improving the international ranking of schools from GBA are vital as they will facilitate intercultural interactions.[2] Therefore, this policy encourages non-local graduates. Arguably, universities worldwide see internationalization as enriching their academic programs while developing research partnerships. However, it is illogical for the policy to focus on non-GBC students at the expense of Hong Kong students who also learn locally. For instance, if the country does not prioritize local graduates over foreign counterparts, it may lose talented individuals due to the migratio...