Originally Posted by npei
Two factors to compare for Taipei vs. HK:
(1) Environmental air pollution in HK is worse than Taipei. HK is getting progressively worse in last 3 years mainly from the polluting factories in Shenzen... media reports of increasing number of long-time western expats with children (who have been afflicted with asthma) have recently decided to leave HK. If you have breathing problem/ lung condition, this is factor.
(2) Without knowing your focus of business... Taipei is better for high tech assignment. HK is better for investment banking and finance-related marketing assignments.
This getting to sound like NYC vs. LA type discussion - although I would still maintain HK is truly an international city
I think it's fair to conclude you can't go wrong with either location.