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Hong Kong children
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong children. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Albert So (left), Phoebe See and the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong’s Issac Yeung reveal the finding of the survey. Photo: Emily Hung
Crime in Hong Kong

Most Hong Kong parents unaware always calling child ‘stupid’ is abuse: survey

Chinese YMCA says survey results highlight critical gap in parental understanding ahead of new mandatory child abuse reporting laws.

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Education in Hong Kong

47% of Hong Kong families with SEN children face rude public reactions: poll

Education

Could a week in Japan transform your preschool child’s education?

Hong Kong

72% of Hong Kong residents under 50 unwilling to have children

Economic pressure, housing shortage, busy work schedules and desire for greater freedom cited as contributing factors.

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Only 28.1 per cent of women under 50 in Hong Kong expressed a desire to have children a recent survey found. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Why Hong Kong’s austere budget is hard for the public to swallow

With the bulk of cost-cutting aimed at the elderly, children, families and education, for the government to exempt itself is not a good look.

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Hong Kong society

Meta to launch teen accounts on Instagram in Hong Kong this week

New protections require parent or guardian to be assigned as account handler, allowing adults to oversee their children’s online activities.

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Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong billiard halls can apply from February 25 to admit children as young as 8

New policy from Leisure and Cultural Services Department hopes to foster new talent and encourage sport’s development.

Under existing regulations, patrons must be 16 or older to enter a billiard hall. Photo: Elson Li
World Health Organization (WHO)

90% of Hong Kong pupils failing to get 60 minutes of daily exercise: study

Academic says a major reason for children not getting enough exercise is the heavy emphasis parents place on academic results.

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Education in Hong Kong

3 aid workers win top Hong Kong-based award for improving education in war zones

War Child Alliance wins HK$30 million Yidan Prize and plans to expand educational games programme to over a million pupils in five years.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Standardise sizes at eateries to make Hong Kong healthier

Readers discuss ways to optimise food portion sizes in Hong Kong, the city’s first breast milk bank, and the benefits of admitting we’re not perfect.

Customers line up at a two-dish rice counter in a shopping mall in Central district on November 22. Photo: Alexander Mak
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong group gives government failing grade on efforts to help children

Children’s Rights Association gives score of 26 out of 100, naming housing as its biggest concern, followed by medical services and education for 2025.

A boy does homework in a subdivided flat in Sham Shui Po after moving to Hong Kong from Guangdong province. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong needs these laws to close child protection loopholes

Despite recent legislation on mandatory reporting of abuse, children still need stronger protection from psychological harm and sexual grooming, and stronger deterrence against neglect.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong mothers left out of job market over lack of childcare, employer support

Survey from Hong Kong’s largest political party finds 90 per cent agree mothers need flexible working hours and more childcare support.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Get into the spirit with Operation Santa Claus

The 37th annual fundraising campaign with its ‘Everyday Heroes’ theme aims to raise millions of dollars for those in need.

Visitors enjoy the Christmas spirit in the WinterFest 2023. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong child protection group logs spike in calls from professionals

Against Child Abuse says social workers, medical staff and teachers among those that made about 180 hotline calls, up from 83 the year before.

NGO Against Child Abuse says it received a total of 1,059 calls to its hotline handling suspected abuse reports and other related queries. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

75% of Hong Kong public have little, no awareness of child safeguard measures: poll

Survey by charity also finds poor public awareness of newly passed bill that made reporting of suspected child abuse mandatory.

Wellness

Is your child scared of Halloween? Expert tips on helping them feel safe

A psychologist explains how children process fear and gives advice to parents on how to help kids cope and have a happy Halloween.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong must ditch ‘work hard now, pay with health later’ culture

The pressure to succeed at any cost to health and relationships can lead to a hollow victory. Mental wellness must be part of our lifestyle.

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A woman exercises during lunch hour at Hong Kong Park, in Admiralty, on May 28. Poor working conditions limit time for physical activity and lead to a reliance on fast and processed food, increasing absenteeism and hurting productivity. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest mother over leaving 9-month-old daughter alone in flat

Police say baby showed no signs of injury and had been sent to Kwong Wah Hospital for medical check.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong teacher trainer to focus on joint degree courses amid birth rate dip

Experts say move by Education University of Hong Kong aims to give graduates more career options as school student population set to shrink.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Protect our children from online scams

Cybercrime is a growing global problem and police in Hong Kong face a constant battle to keep up with those behind it.

Police in Hong Kong say 900 young people became victims of “naked chat” or dating scams last year.
Hong Kong

Children with special needs in Hong Kong offered trackers amid rise in missing cases

Police scheme previously catered to patients with cognitive disorders and elderly, with the force distributing 1,800 trackers since project’s launch.

Police estimate handing out another 1,700 trackers this year after the eligibility of applicants was extended. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Case can be made for more maternity leave

With a study finding the extension of maternity leave contributed to a 22 per cent drop in postnatal depression, further measures are worth reviewing.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Holistic review key to encouraging couples to have more babies

Affordable childcare, workplace culture and a network of support services are crucial factors before Hong Kong parents consider having a second or third offspring.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s community living rooms should cater to children’s needs

Readers discuss how underprivilged children can be provided with the space to develop, people sleeping in libraries, and Hongkongers’ attitude towards the homeless.

A woman and her chid in a subdivided flat in Sham Shui Po in October 2016. Photo: Edward Wong
Hong Kong courts

Letters | Hong Kong must do more to prevent broken parent-child bonds due to divorce

Readers discuss the long-term impact of divorce on children, the poor economic prospects of migration destinations, and why Hong Kong must embrace economic reform.

Parental alienation can occur in high-conflict divorce cases, when one parent’s severe negativity towards the other parent is projected onto the child, who comes to fear or reject that parent. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Editorial | More must be done to promote breastfeeding

While the situation has improved, there needs to be more public nursing rooms and less discrimination against breastfeeding mothers.

Hong Kong society

Letters | The new bill against abuse is the deterrent Hong Kong children need

Readers discuss whether the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Bill is excessive, driving culture, and why Switzerland and Singapore have nothing on Hong Kong.

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