The influx started in January 1997 after rumours that Mainland children born to a permanent resident parent would have automatic right of stay in the HKSAR after June 30,1997.

• 大批儿童涌入本港的情况始于一九九七年一月，因有谣言流传谓永久性居民在内地所生子女，可于一九九七年六月三十日后自动在香港特别行政区享有居留权。