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The big question is would you teach or not, because that's the top occupation you're likely to find.
Here's the first part of a good site answer for Hong Kong. The second is about Taiwan. Both links are below.
What Type of Jobs Are Open to Expats in Hong Kong?
Unless you speak Cantonese fluently, you’ll find there are only a limited number of professions and jobs open to English speaking expats. The major areas include banking and finance, teaching, media and hospitality. These all require varying levels of qualifications and experience, and in some areas expats are slowly being squeezed out in favour of locals and mainland immigrants. You can find out more about each industries qualification and educational requirements, as well as general advice on how easy it is to get employed in our What Jobs Are Available for Expats in Hong Kong article.
How Do I Find a Job in Hong Kong?
Although Hong Kong has a reputation as an expat playground, it can be surprisingly difficult to secure employment in the city. Most of the expats working in Hong Kong have actually been transferred here by their company. Finding work for the lone expat is much more difficult, starting, as they do, with a language disadvantage in an incredibly competitive job market. There are however a number of online and print databases and resources that are dedicated to expats looking for work. Take a look at our full How to Find a Job in Hong Kong article for a list and discussion on each resource.
Interesting long term analysis that most people would never understand.
