And Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law in June on Hong Kong that China says will maintain public safety and bring order after last year's anti government protests.

Officials also are adamant that the rights and freedoms of citizens remain intact.

Ah, Hong Kong government spokesman said last year's quote.

Violent protests and anarchy on the streets, maybe one of the motivations for people choosing to emigrate, along with job schooling and business opportunities or other personal reasons.

But critics say the law further roads, autonomy in the city and its been followed by a relentless crackdown on dissent.

The live families say the response to the protests has brought uncertainty into their lives and pushed them toe emigrate to Scotland.

Way arse leaving is not because of politics and such, but we're leaving because politics is now impacting our lives way.

We're leaving Hong Kong because it isn't ideal for our Children's future.

Ossa and Willie were filled with hope that the city would turn towards greater democracy last year as they marched with their Children during the two million strong June rally.

But authorities dug in their heels.

Police have arrested roughly 10 0 people in relation to the demonstrations.

If the youth have toe worry, Aunt have to fear to speak out, then this isn't a suitable place.

The best I could do right now is bring them to a more suitable environment.

What's incredibly sad about this is I can only help my own Children.

Hong Kong, a former British colony, was promised wide ranging freedoms when it was returned to Chinese rule in 1997.

Since the imposition off the new security law, authorities have removed some pro democracy books in libraries, banned certain songs, raided a newsroom and mawr.

The lives are among thousands of Hong Kong is looking to escape Beijing's tightening grip.

Initial indications showed this may be a second wave of migration, similar to the decade leading up to the 1997 handover.

They're sacrificing a comfortable life and rebuilding it in a place they've never bean before, we'll come get her.

This house is the result of our hardship.

Together we've experienced highs and lows, especially these few years with our third child.

We've experienced some lows, but I hope we can continue on through the hardship in the path ahead.

Hi love.

After three days of packing and sifting through years of memories, they say their final goodbyes.

I'm quite nervous.

It's not.

The same feeling is going on holiday.

We're going to such a nun, familiar place.

Who knows what will happen and what challenges we face.

I want.

It's not a farewell, Just see you soon.