Hong Kong people of Fujianese origin. Also known as Hoklo (although this term in many contexts also encompasses Chiu Chow people). [1] North Point has a prominent Fujianese community. During the Hong Kong protests there were rumors of armed gangs from the mainland coming to settle disputes with protesters. [2]
The Hoklo people are among the Indigenous inhabitants of the New Territories.[ citation needed]
It is thought that 800,000 people have their origin in Fujian. [3]