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A look at the news and issues arising from kindergarten to secondary-level education around Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong International School’s (HKIS) Tai Tam campus in Southern district. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

HKIS paid substantial amount to US church co-founder to end ‘bad marriage’: source

Parties’ ‘fundamental’ differences would have led to more litigation if their partnership had continued, insider tells South China Morning Post.

China jobs

Why affluent Chinese families prioritise local tutoring, not overseas exposure

Hong Kong society

39 pupils and staff fall ill after eating school lunches in Sha Tin

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong Police College becomes first government unit to roll out degree course

Police chief Joe Chow says force hopes Bachelor of Policing (Honours) (Security and Criminal Investigation) course can start by year-end.

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The police force has struggled to meet its recruitment targets since 2020. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong is lagging in the AI race – can it raise its game, and how?

As Singapore pulls ahead, experts say Hong Kong must overcome risk aversion and refine its governance frameworks to boost adoption.

Social media

Letters | Let’s protect Hong Kong’s children from social media ourselves

Readers discuss how the city should shield children from social media’s harmful effects, and the public healthcare system.

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Education

Editorial | Hong Kong is building a two-way global education highway

The inaugural Global Education Summit highlighted the city’s efforts to align with the nation’s goals and consolidate its position as a global education and talent hub.

Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin speaks at the Global Education Summit 2026 at Grand Hyatt in Wan Chai on September 5. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong can become AI literacy hub, industry leaders say

City can also help build trustworthy AI, experts tell panel discussion co-organised by the SCMP at the Belt and Road Summit.

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Hong Kong population

Opinion | Hong Kong must plan for the population it wants to have

As the population ages, becomes more mobile and welcomes more non-locals, data-based planning is needed to inform and improve urban planning.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong astronaut inspires pupils across city’s schools in historic lecture

City’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying and crewmates offer glimpse into their lives and experiments in space, inspiring youngsters in Hong Kong and Macau.

Students at Scientia Secondary School watch astronaut Lai Ka-ying’s “Tiangong lesson”, broadcast live from the Chinese space station on Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

‘Keep pushing, never fear hardships,’ Hong Kong’s first astronaut tells students

Students ask about AI, robots and animal tests in space as Lai Ka-ying, and crewmates Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan take part in ‘Tiangong Class’.

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Astronaut Lai Ka-ying exercises in the space station. Photo: RTHK
Special Reports

Hong Kong’s push to become the Belt and Road’s higher education hub

Tertiary institutions such as PolyU, EdUHK and HKUST are establishing lasting academic and industry partnerships across the world.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong students drop in global rankings for maths, science and literacy

City’s students drop out of global top 10 in Pisa’s science section – the first time since Hong Kong joined international assessment.

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Hong Kong Jockey Club

Hong Kong Jockey Club to offer computer training to more children in Cambodia

Club’s charities trust signs MOU with Cambodian authorities to expand computational training programme to cover early childhood learning.

Cambodian students use a computer room at a school in 2018. The latest MOU builds on an agreement signed last year to roll out the CoolThink@JC programme in the country’s primary schools. Photo: AFP
Universities in Hong Kong

Letters | Why Hong Kong’s medical schools should phase in their Cantonese requirement

Readers discuss language prerequisites at the city’s medical schools, and the promise of AI.

A pharmacist introduces services provided at an HKUMed Community Pharmacy in December 2024. The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Medicine has revised its language requirements for admission. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong

Hong Kong emerges as leading Asian study destination for Kazakhstani students

Hong Kong universities attracting growing number of students from Central Asian country, with enrolment up by 408 per cent in eight years.

Central Asia

Kazakhstan aims to become education hub, but experts say jobs must match skills

Experts on panel at SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 say collaboration with Hong Kong and mainland universities is in the pipeline.

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Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong suspends professor over past sexual misconduct in Canada

University of Hong Kong confirms that Peter Tanuseputro was asked to work from home after it became aware of professional misconduct ruling against him.

Peter Tanuseputro was suspended from clinical work and face-to-face teaching after the university became aware of his professional misconduct verdict. Photo: Handout
Central Asia

SCMP partners with top Kazakh university to deepen Hong Kong’s Central Asia ties

Memorandum of understanding with Nazarbayev University signed ahead of SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 in Astana.

Education

Opinion | Equity in education in Hong Kong must be defended at all costs

The government must seriously reflect on the rising enrolments at international and private schools even as local schools struggle to keep primary one classes filled.

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Hong Kong

Curiosity beats perfect statements, UK elite universities tell Hong Kong students

Show real stories and intellectual drive, not just top grades or costly consultants, admissions chiefs say.

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(From left) Moderator Joanna Hotung, Mandy Zhang, Sarah Hales and Samina Khan. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying to give live lecture from space

Students from city and neighbouring Macau will be able to participate in ‘Tiangong Class’, with details to be released soon.

Astronaut Lai Ka-ying (centre) at the space station. Photo: CMSE Weibo
Malaysia

How can future doctors blend clinical rigour with AI fluency and empathy?

During Global Education Summit, medical leaders say AI won’t replace doctors, but will reward those who ask better questions.

Mainland China

Hong Kong to boost STEAM degrees as city targets two-way global education highway

Inaugural Global Education Summit, co-organised by the SCMP and HSBC Premier, brings together 5,000 policymakers, educators and parents.

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Video | Global Education Summit kicks off in Hong Kong

Two-day event co-organised by SCMP Learn and HSBC Premier features insights from educators, policymakers and C-suite executives.

Openung ceremony of Global Education Summit 2026 at Grand Hyatt in Wan Chai. 05SEP26 SCMP / Edmond So
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s City University disciplines students over orientation camp misconduct

Camp organisers admit serious mismanagement, dissolve executive committee after video of half-naked man carrying woman at party sparked concern.

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City University has disciplined students involved in a disco-themed orientation camp incident after a video sparked public concern. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

Opinion | 3 easy wins to modernise Hong Kong’s education system

Reform must address AI-disrupted assessment, expand global learning in the curriculum, and offer alternative pathways beyond the DSE.

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Hong Kong society

Outcry over ‘weapons of love’ forces Hong Kong charity to scrap student contest

Po Leung Kuk calls off student eco-bag design competition intended to promote family harmony and counter domestic abuse.

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