Originally Posted by
percysmith
That section mainly covers British expats still in HK after the handover. They lose their Resident British Citizen status, but are still granted ongoing permission to remain provided they do not move out for a period for 12 months or more. I reckon a lot of them will either have become permanent residents under the 7 year rule or have permanently relocated back to the UK.
Doesn't really cover BBCs and grandfathered BDTCs ROAs.
As OP (ayau8888) was "British born Chinese" but he did not say whether he was a "Resident British citizen". Many BBC could be "Resident British citizen" prior to 1997. However, as you say, 15 years have lapsed and many would have either acquired permanent resident status under the 7 year rule or have permanently emigrated from the former colony.