Death in the Harbor: A Glimpse into Hong Kong's Invisible Struggle The discovery of a 53 year old mainland Chinese woman's body floating near Lamma Island has set off a chain reaction.
Behind the headlines, however, lies a complex and disturbing reality that is often invisible to the public eye. Hong Kong's relationship with its mainland Chinese population is multifaceted and fraught.
Economic migrants pour into the city seeking opportunities scarce back home; some become permanent residents while others maintain ties to the mainland, sending remittances and living between two worlds.