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Open Questions series

Open Questions | US-China dialogue is vital amid deep disagreements, Mahboubi says

Director of the Penn Project on the Future of US-China Relations, Neysun Mahboubi reflects on taking US students to China, and the long-term future for US-China relations and China studies amid geopolitical tensions and tighter security concerns.

The Philippines

Why Filipinos are exploring a move to Australia – and seeking advice on TikTok

Indonesia

No stomach for more spending? Indonesia trims billions from free meals scheme

Education in Hong Kong

Lawmakers call for rents in Hong Kong student hostels to be regulated

Market rates for some private student hostels in Hong Kong are four times higher than for campus dormitories, Post finds.

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Under the scheme, the definition of “hotels” will include student hostels. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

5 Harvard postgraduates opt for Hong Kong’s HKUST after US sanctions

Students from Pakistan, Georgia and mainland China accept offers in response to the US government’s ban on international admissions.

South Korea

South Korean students hire ‘digital undertakers’ amid US visa scrutiny

Seoul’s US embassy has started taking in student visa applications but applicants would have to set their social media posts to ‘public’.

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Japan

Could manga be the unlikely saviour of this dying Japanese island?

The declining island, home to just 11 people, recently saw the opening of a manga school that residents hope will reverse its fortunes.

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Buildings adorned with manga murals brighten the harbourfront on Takaikamishima, a remote island in Ehime prefecture, Japan. Photo: Kamijima Town Tourism Office
South Korea

Lost futures: teen dancers’ deaths expose dark side of South Korean education

Found dead in a flower bed, the three second-year students left notes revealing intense pressure over their grades and uncertain futures.

Good Schools Guide

Hong Kong schools’ special programmes focused on the sharpest young minds

Tailored programmes provide accelerated learning opportunities and diverse skills development for especially talented students.

United Nations

Sex education with monks in Bhutan: 5 UN projects you likely didn’t know about

Think the United Nations is just about politics? These initiatives in health, safety and human rights might change your perspective.

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Buddhist monks take a hike in Bhutan in September 2022. Photo: Tim Pile
Hong Kong society

Editorial | ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand boosted by rise in world rankings

City’s universities now occupy five of the top 70 places in global league table, an encouraging sign on the road to becoming an international education hub.

Students walk along the passage in the campus of the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s research strength is vital to China’s third wave of reform

Shenzhen’s focus should be on infrastructure like national labs and Hong Kong’s on nurturing foundational research for scientific breakthroughs.

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Donald Trump

Trump says he may soon strike ‘mindbogglingly’ historic deal with Harvard

A federal judge, meanwhile, has blocked the US president’s effort to stop Harvard from enrolling foreign students.

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Hong Kong society

Who created AI app MediSafe? Hong Kong student and US software firm stake claims

Incident came to light when online concerns were raised over privacy of patients using award-winning app, and doubts that student was sole inventor.

The app won four prizes at the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools warned on US Independence Day celebrations

‘Friendly reminders’ of national security risks sent out as education chief warns ‘soft resistance’ could influence students ideologically.

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A cocktail reception was held by US consulate General to celebrate Independence Day at the sky100 Observation Deck last year. Schools have been warned against celebrating the occasion this year. Photo: Sun Yeung
Trending in China

Taiwan parents hiring pole dancers for son’s graduation leads to police action

Boy’s mother says her desire for a graduation gift that would be unforgettable and different from typical graduation celebrations.

Science

Top scientists will leave US in waves this summer: experts

Increasing numbers of scientists are eyeing opportunities in Australia, Canada, China and Europe amid threatened cuts to funding.

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United States

US resumes foreign student visas but demands access to social media accounts

Officers will be watching for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the US, its government, culture and institutions.

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Stanford University faculty, alumni and students hold a rally on campus in May. Photo: EPA-EFE
United States

Opinion | Where is the tolerant, friendly and open US of my college days?

Young people choosing to study abroad are curious about the world and other cultures, not political pawns or risks to national security.

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Hong Kong

Letters | Why Hong Kong badly needs to broadcast better English-language programmes

Readers discuss the city’s free-to-air offerings, respect for the Air India crash victims, and a teenage documentary star’s fall from grace.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How a ‘Harvard International’ could boost Hong Kong as an education hub

John Lee’s invitation to Harvard’s students is a great start but let’s also open our doors to the university itself.

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Students take part in a commencement ceremony at Harvard University on May 25. Photo: The Boston Globe / Getty Images
US-China relations

Exclusive | Is this the end of summer US study trips for Chinese children?

Many parents are rethinking plans for their children as new visa rules and bilateral hostilities take their toll.

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Changes in US visa processing have prompted many Chinese parents to reconsider American summer study tours for their children. Photo: Shutterstock
Donald Trump

Letters | Trump’s war on international students has already done damage

Readers discuss the ban on foreign students under the guise of national security, Bill Gates’ philanthropy model, and early exposure to screens.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong must end its ‘tale of two cities’ to thrive

Diversifying its economy and reforming its education system can help Hong Kong ensure its poorest aren’t left behind by AI and automation.

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United States

Opinion | Trump’s attacks on pillars of US society: reform or score settling?

US and Hong Kong experiences show societies must continually balance value of constructive criticism with need for institutional stability.

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A man with an American flag in front of the Los Angeles Metro Police, as they try to disperse a protest at the Little Tokyo neighbourhood against immigration raids, on June 9. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Numbers have to add up when deciding on closure of Hong Kong schools

Despite facing a shrinking school-age population and low birth rate, Hong Kong authorities must work towards minimising the negative impact of shutting classes.

Secondary school students walk along a footpath in Fo Tan. Photo: Jelly Tse
US-China relations

Trump seems to reverse course on Chinese students in US, saying he supports them

State Department has announced policy to ‘aggressively revoke’ visas, but president’s remarks suggest a link to trade deal with Beijing.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Teen star of Hong Kong documentary on DSE exams convicted of theft again

Tang Ngai-hong, 19, pleads guilty to stealing bag of fruit and two packets of potato chips from supermarket in Quarry Bay.

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