Where is the 'Quality' in these people? That's how they get the HKID, the QMAS. I am thinking of, most recently, Tang Wei, Guo Jingjing, LangLang, and no doubt many others. Sure they have recognition to some but what can such individuals offer the people of HK, what benefits does society gain offering such folks the ID?
I can accept the Investment Visa; dump $10M into the city for X years and someone will benefit. Real QMAS people must show a valid history, a 'game plan towards employment and success' and some cash to gain entry. But how many HKs want what Miss Guo brings to the table?
Oh, yeah. All the above the correct race, age and status. I guess that's enough.