Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Filipino maids in Hong Kong

From the Associated Press:

HK star Lau channels China earnings to local films -

"While mainland China is now enjoying the fruits of rapid economic growth after years of political upheaval and central economic planning, Hong Kong has long enjoyed a high standard of living thanks to its bustling port economy. Filipino maids and domestic helpers from other Southeast Asian countries are common among middle-class Hong Kong families, let alone the super wealthy."