Do people in Hong Kong speak English?

English is one of the official languages of Hong Kong, along with Chinese. Hong Kong was a British colony for over 150 years, so English is widely used in business, government, and education. However, not everyone in Hong Kong speaks English. The majority of the population speaks Cantonese, a Chinese dialect. According to a 2016 survey, 40% of Hong Kong residents can speak English, and 25% can speak English fluently.