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9 September, 2024
Koichi Miyatsu carries a pot as he prepares to transport meals from his home to a church as part of a monthly charity event for underprivileged children in Kumamoto, Japan, on March 11, 2022. Photo: AFP
Japan

‘Baby hatch’ boy, now grown up, teaches kids to love life

Koichi Miyatsu, whose mother died when he was a baby, runs an education programme in Japan based on his being raised by foster parents.

China-Philippines relations

Drop in number of Chinese students in Philippines ‘deeply concerning’

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong should open third medical school sooner amid Sino-US tensions: expert

Hong Kong youth

Letters | Give young Hongkongers room for failure

Readers discuss ways to build resilience in students, colon cancer rates among the young, and how to have a good Christmas.

Students go to school in Wan Chai on September 2, the first day of the academic year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Wellness

Hong Kong girl, 13, launches mentorship programme for girls in Africa

Climbing Africa’s highest peak inspired Emma Demopoulos, 13, to help Tanzania. She’s recruited international mentors for schoolgirls there.

United States

International students urged to return to US before Trump inauguration

Amid concerns Trump may again impose travel bans, some university officials worry students from more nations might be hit, including China.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Han Academy says teacher salaries in jeopardy in appeal for aid

Founding supervisor says school has run out of money in letter seeking help on social media.

Han Academy in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Professional Education

What recruiters are looking for, in preparation for the future workplace

Postgraduate students need more than just academic qualifications to thrive in the rapidly changing job market and evolving work environment.

Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong schools go beyond academics to cultivate a charitable spirit

Through partnerships with NGOs, students are being taught the importance of connecting with and giving back to their local communities.

China-UK relations

Chinese university probes forged Cambridge invite that led to visa rejections

British embassy in Beijing says Chinese student were refused visas because ‘false documentation was provided in their application’.

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A Chinese university is investigating whether staff forged an invitation letter from a Cambridge professor, sparking the rejection of visas for Chinese students’ headed to a forum at Cambridge. Photo: Shutterstock
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong students to learn about Chinese science feats in subject revamp plan

Draft of updated junior secondary subject aims to help students ‘recognise’ country’s contributions to science, space exploration.

The Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket. Students will learn about China’s contributions to space exploration. Photo: Xinhua
Professional Education

Want to be a fintech whizz? Hong Kong universities offer cutting-edge programmes

The courses provide professionals and emerging students with a comprehensive understanding of new technologies and their impact on traditional finance models.

Science

Chinese ‘behaviour’ remarks by MIT professor unnerve top AI conference

Keynote speaker apologises after using ‘irrelevant’ example of misbehaviour that specified a Chinese student’s nationality.

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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

What impact will K-pop have on humanity and music? A professor ponders

An Oxford University professor is teaming with a pioneering K-pop songwriter to look into the enduring effects of the Korean music genre.

Fans of K-pop megastars BTS attend the BTS 10th Anniversary FESTA @ Yeouido in Seoul, South Korea, on June 17, 2023, to mark the 10th anniversary of the group’s debut. Photo: AFP
Science

China urges schools to teach AI as tech war and ChatGPT drive demand for talent

Beijing sets goals as primary and secondary schools adopt artificial intelligence curriculum, but some parents question quality of courses.

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More than 180 schools around China have been selected to take part in an AI education pilot programme. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
Chinese culture

Being Chinese | How my Malaysian Chinese education is paying off

Malaysian Chinese have paid a heavy price for Chinese-medium schools, but for my generation, that investment is reaping dividends.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s debt-hit Han Academy seeks investors to keep school running

With school in a dire financial position, founding supervisor says she has held discussions with more than one investor.

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Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong schools are promoting cultural diversity and understanding

Initiatives like international weeks and overseas exchanges instil values of respect and empathy that prepare students for a global future.

Students participating in the Kliptown Youth Program from South Africa. Photo: CDNIS
China-UK relations

Chinese students at UK universities face ‘acute’ integration challenges: report

They account for a quarter of Britain’s international students, but language and digital barriers keep them from adjusting to local culture.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Mainland internships ‘could be option’ at proposed Hong Kong medical school

Two experts say planning and preparation for Hong Kong’s third medical school will take time.

China education

China gives vocational training a hi-tech overhaul to upskill workforce

Education Ministry introduces 40 new majors in the pivot to more advanced manufacturing and self-reliance.

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China’s vocational education system will offer 40 majors, including some courses related to precision aerospace equipment. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Why next year will be ‘critical’ in China’s efforts to attract US students

Academic freedom, visa worries, costs and propaganda are among concerns American youth have about China, US business group says.

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As tensions persist between geopolitical rivals China and the US, people-to-people exchanges are seen as increasingly crucial in helping to maintain links between the two countries. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawmakers say private schools should be required to disclose finances

Lawmakers say change needed after indebted Han Academy fails to refund at least HK$6.2 million worth of debentures to parents.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police look into claims school owes parents HK$5.8 million

Lawmaker says Han Academy is HK$100 million in debt, as school told to halt capital levy charges on parents.

China education

Chinese engineering graduates often lack basic knowledge, survey finds

What students are taught at university can turn out to be ‘useless’ in the workplace, according to researcher.

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China forecasts that it will need another 4.5 million skilled workers in the smart manufacturing sector and over 500,000 engineers in industrial machine tools by next year. Photo: Xinhua
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities criticise schools over Primary One exams in first semester

Education Bureau calls on schools that persist with practice to avoid placing pressure on children and instead focus on mental health.

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Authorities reviewed 235 primary, secondary and special schools in the 2023-24 academic year in the report published on Monday. Photo: May Tse
Japan

Tokyo University investigates if ‘Tiananmen’ hack aimed to block Chinese access

Officials are investigating if resentment towards the growing number of Chinese students at Japan’s most prestigious university was a factor.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Help for 5,000 in Hong Kong traditional Chinese medicine mental health project

Baptist University project promotes use of Chinese medicine to treat depression, anxiety or insomnia.

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