Rich people can buy their way into Hong Kong residency, and the majority of applicants come from 2 tiny countries

• Hong Kong's latest residency program has drawn applicants largely from Guinea-Bissau and Vanuatu.
• Vanuatu's cash-for-residency program has been the subject of international scrutiny.
• About 100 Guinea-Bissau residents applied for the Hong Kong program this spring, per government data.

Hong Kong's latest sales pitch involves a cash-for-residency program targeted at wealthy investors — and most of them come from just two countries.