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Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong
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Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s non-Chinese ethnic minorities form a vibrant and colourful community comprising both new immigrants and those who have lived in the city for generations.
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong Unison founder endorses decision to disband citing ‘exploitation’ fears
Fermi Wong says she prefers ethnic minority rights advocacy group dissolves, rather than be used by opportunists for ‘ulterior motives’.
1 Mar 2025 - 8:42PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong Unison disbands after 24 years of advocating for ethnic minority groups
28 Feb 2025 - 8:34PM
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Chinese culture
Language Matters
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Why minority languages matter for learning and culture
24 Feb 2025 - 12:19PM
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Architecture and design
How a run-down flat in Hong Kong’s Chungking Mansions became a Diversity Hub
Offering a comfortable space for the marginalised, repurposed flat the Diversity Hub has everything from hot food to language lessons.
3 Feb 2025 - 11:41AM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Letters
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Improve healthcare for Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups
Readers discuss multiethnic-centric healthcare, the promise of RedNote’s surge in popularity, and a desert project.
19 Jan 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
Growing number of Hong Kong’s ethnic minority residents visit Shenzhen, beyond
Multiple-entry permit and easy checkpoint clearance draw more to the mainland to shop, eat and explore.
19 Jan 2025 - 8:41PM
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Hong Kong society
Letters
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Let Christmas in Hong Kong be a season for inclusivity
Readers discuss how to make ethnic minorities feel more included, the fiscal impact of fare rises, a new tool for solving the MH370 mystery, and the lack of arts venues.
27 Dec 2024 - 11:30AM
Racism and other prejudice
Letters
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‘Ethnic minority problems’ are really education and poverty problems
Readers discuss the negative stereotypes associated with Hongkongers of South Asian origin, a stumbling block in a controversial housing plan, and China’s automation.
16 Dec 2024 - 11:30AM
US-China relations
Letters
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US, China would benefit from having Musk as unofficial envoy
Readers discuss the role the billionaire businessman could play, addressing bias against ethnic minorities, the welcome decline in student withdrawals and Australia’s social media ban for children.
13 Dec 2024 - 12:56PM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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Hong Kong should be a city where wheelchair users are welcome
Readers discuss cases of restaurants turning away customers in wheelchair, using ChatGPT to improve English-speaking abilities and discrimination against ethnic minority groups.
23 Nov 2024 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong tourism
Hong Kong tourism sector eyes ethnic minority recruits to welcome Muslim visitors
China Travel Service among organisations looking for recruits at job fair organised for members of city’s ethnic minority communities.
13 Nov 2024 - 6:38PM
Hong Kong society
Elderly from Hong Kong ethnic minorities learn to cope with hurdles through arts
Expressive arts centre helps 300 from minority groups deal with emotional issues, including worries about death.
28 Oct 2024 - 11:36AM
Music
Music and mutual aid help people from ethnic minorities in Hong Kong
Children learning Cantonese by singing, and a pop-up market for small-business owners, help integrate members of Hong Kong ethnic minorities.
23 Sep 2024 - 9:27AM
History
Then & Now
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When Sikh doormen welcomed visitors to Hong Kong’s banks, hotels and homes
Once upon a time, liveried guards were stationed at most high-end establishments and affluent homes around Hong Kong – now, they’re a rare throwback to a bygone era
21 Aug 2024 - 2:27PM
Education in Hong Kong
First batch of Hong Kong ethnic minority pupils depart for mainland China tour
Pupils using new five-year travel permits for permanent residents with foreign passports to take tour to better understand nation.
12 Aug 2024 - 9:13PM
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Hong Kong culture
Opinion
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Searching for Hong Kong’s soul? Look to its street life
Like a flower growing from the pavement, Hong Kong’s unique charm comes from those who take up space in the cracks of modernity.
31 Jul 2024 - 11:14AM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong rolls out first community care teams for ethnic minority groups
Teams will help residents ‘realise their full potential’, No 2 official Eric Chan says, with combined operating cost of HK$110 million a year.
28 Jul 2024 - 9:45PM
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Hong Kong society
88% of ethnic minority elderly, carers have never used Hong Kong support services
Poll from Hong Kong Christian Service also finds some respondents attribute lack of service use to language barriers.
24 Jul 2024 - 11:59PM
Education in Hong Kong
Social entrepreneur urges Hong Kong schools to better help non-Chinese speakers
NGO co-founder Manoj Dhar says many schools not adhering to relevant key performance indicators laid out by Education Bureau.
23 Jul 2024 - 6:53PM
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Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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Talent-hungry Hong Kong can drop the hard sell and learn from Singapore
One-sided comparisons only expose Hong Kong’s insecurities; it should focus on learning from Singapore’s success in attracting global talent
9 Jul 2024 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
Letters
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Easing travel to mainland China is a milestone for inclusivity
Readers discuss the new travel permits for Hong Kong permanent residents, trading during typhoons, and Dogecoin’s prospects.
8 Jul 2024 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong youth
Opinion
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‘Segregated’ schooling is holding back Hong Kong’s potential
Instead of imposing Chinese language education as a barrier, the city must adopt inclusive reforms that allow minority students to thrive
26 Jun 2024 - 9:30AM
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Technology
Opinion
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Hong Kong has a chance to shape AI based on its own values
While artificial intelligence can reflect biases and put livelihood at risk, models like SEA-LION prove it can be tailored based on local needs. Guided by ethics, Hong Kong’s application of AI has the potential to serve marginalised students, improve healthcare access and optimise traffic flows
6 Jun 2024 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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More intercultural dialogue can make Hong Kong safer for all
Readers discuss the need to fight stereotypes and build an inclusive intercultural community, how library books should be stacked, the effectiveness of Western sanctions against Russia, and the hyped-up Indian stock market.
18 May 2024 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong economy
Letters
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As an events capital, Hong Kong can showcase itself more effectively
Readers discuss Hong Kong’s hosting of the Apec Business Advisory Council meeting, Citybus’ inclusive hiring practices, and the Malaysian government’s plan to give its employees a pay rise.
15 May 2024 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
Editorial
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Inclusivity is key to Hong Kong’s success
Action, not just words, needed to to help members of city’s ethnic minority groups better integrate into society and enjoy education and career opportunities.
13 May 2024 - 12:15AM
Education in Hong Kong
Just 1 in 10 Hong Kong ethnic minority pupils get city-funded university places
Entrance rate for Chinese-speaking pupils almost three times higher over same period, government figures show.
6 May 2024 - 12:26PM
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Hong Kong society
Opinion
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Hong Kong ignores talent from emerging markets to its own detriment
Amid a series of setbacks, Hong Kong remains stuck the past when it comes to cultivating foreign talent and capital from emerging markets. By establishing itself as a hub that celebrates innovation and multiculturalism, the city can attract top-tier professionals from around the globe.
5 May 2024 - 11:07AM
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