Hong Kong’s revival of book subsidy to schools highlights commitment to reading culture
But even if we see it as still a high ranking, that does not necessarily imply that Hong Kong people have a great interest in reading.
I believe everyone understands the advantages of reading. However, it is still hard to inspire the willingness to read. The advent of smartphones and tablets has encouraged people to play online games rather than reading in their leisure time. Moreover, given their busy daily schedules, students and general workers have hardly any time to spare on recreational or meaningful reading.
How Hong Kong can reconnect with the lost art of reading
Whether the Hong Kong government’s move to subsidise primary and secondary schools in purchasing new books, amounting to HK$40,000 and HK$70,000 a year respectively, will succeed in increasing public interest in reading remains to be seen. But it definitely highlights the government’s welcome determination to promote the reading culture in Hong Kong.