Why did Hong Kong have many refugees?

- Crackdowns on political dissidents and activists by the Chinese government led many people to flee Hong Kong.

- Political unrest in Hong Kong itself, including the 1967 riots, also contributed to the refugee crisis.

Economic disparities and poverty

- Hong Kong experienced a period of rapid economic growth during the 1960s and 1970s, but this growth was not evenly distributed.

- Many people were left living in poverty, and they saw fleeing to Vietnam as a way to escape their difficult circumstances.

Social discrimination

- Hong Kong was a British colony at the time, and there was a significant degree of social discrimination against Chinese people.

- This discrimination extended to areas such as housing, education, and employment, and it contributed to the decision by many Chinese people to leave Hong Kong.