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Hong Kong youth

Hong Kong youth
Latest news, features and analysis on Hong Kong youth, with a focus on education, young people’s sense of identity and role in anti-government protests.
Students in Sai Wan Ho on September 10. Photo: Edmond So
Mental health

Editorial | Hong Kong cannot afford to neglect youth mental health

Sobering figures should prompt a fundamental rethinking of what better support can be rendered to young people.

Art

A missionary’s stories of the Kowloon Walled City live on at a new exhibition

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong loses record 40 kindergartens as birth rate drops, women wait to have kids

Education in Hong Kong

More support needed for ethnic minority children with special needs, charity says

Heep Hong Society says its pilot project in Hong Kong helped 95 per cent of participating children improve, but calls for services to expand into more districts.

Cherry, a Filipino Hongkonger who was born and raised in the city. Photo: Silvia Siu
(From left to right) Heep Hong Society project manager Joy Wong, deputy CEO Kuo Chun-Chuen and Terry Leung, director of Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan Programme Unit Oxfam Hong Kong. Photo: Silvia Siu
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong child abuse case prompts calls to watch for signs of psychological harm

Welfare experts urge vigilance over subtle changes in children’s behaviour as video of girl carrying beer highlights difficulty of detecting hidden abuse.

Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong outlines 4-step AI talent plan to help graduates navigate job market

Permanent Secretary Kevin Choi says government aims to boost digital literacy at ‘population scale’, viewing AI as catalyst rather than threat.

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | As youth lose jobs to AI, Hong Kong must act

Readers discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on Hong Kong’s labour market, and preventing teen suicides.

Jobseekers attend the “New Horizons Job Fair” organised by the Labour Department at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on March 12. Photo: Karma Lo
Crime in Hong Kong

Youth arrests in Hong Kong rise 20%, driven by assault and criminal-damage cases

Hong Kong police chief says 1,580 young people aged 10 to 20 arrested between January and June, with many ‘exploited’ in debt collection crimes.

Good Schools Guide

How to find the right Hong Kong school for your child

From curriculum and language to fees and admissions, understand Hong Kong’s school choices and identify the best fit for your family.

Good Schools Guide

The key questions to ask at a school open day

Open days offer more than a look at facilities – asking the right questions can reveal how a school teaches, supports students and builds community.

A school open day gives parents the chance to explore the learning environment and ask questions about their child’s potential experience. Photo: Canadian International School Hong Kong
Good Schools Guide

Why one family’s perfect school may not be quite right for another child

Beyond the rankings, results and reputation, parents must find the school environment where their child can truly thrive.

Finding the right school means looking beyond academic results to consider a child’s learning needs, well-being and sense of belonging. Photo: Hong Kong International School
Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | Will Hong Kong’s educators learn from sliding Pisa results?

With mathematics, reading and science scores at record lows in a decline going back to 2012, educators need to radically revamp their approach.

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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.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong under-15 suicides hit decade high as social media comes under scrutiny

Rate for age group hits 2.9 per 100,000, with boys far higher at four compared with 0.4 for girls, University of Hong Kong research finds.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention has also called for schools to strengthen support for students in light of a spate of suicide attempts around the start of the academic year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Mental health

Opinion | Social media must join the fight against teen suicides

The causes are complex, and home and school problems are major factors, but the digital environment is a significant amplifier of distress.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Education in 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 society

Opinion | Gen Z is turning filial piety into a career path

Tough job and housing markets have graduates questioning whether the old bargain of hard work bringing progress and stability still applies.

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Education in 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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Illustration: Brian Wang
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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Education in Hong Kong

Elite Hong Kong schools urged to raise the bar, challenge high-ability students

External reviewers find top schools must design more demanding lessons for top performers and adjust difficulty for struggling students.

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Social media

Opinion | Don’t leave Hong Kong parents to their own devices on child social media use

While regulation of young people’s use of social media is gaining momentum worldwide, Hong Kong lags behind.

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Girls focus on a smartphone inside a fast-food outlet in Kennedy Town on August 7. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to revamp senior secondary science and maths curriculum from 2029-30

Authorities aim to encourage more students to take science subjects at the senior secondary level.

Students get some hands-on experience at the 59th Joint School Science Exhibition earlier this month. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

34% of kindergarten pupils spend at least an hour a day on social media: study

More than 80 per cent of parent-child disputes tied to excessive screen time, Hong Kong Institute of Family Education says.

Education in Hong Kong

How to help more non-Chinese-speaking students reach university in Hong Kong

Admission rate for NCS students sitting university entrance exam has remained persistently low over past five academic years.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Boy, 13, among 16 arrested as Hong Kong police tackle juvenile crime

Suspects arrested for various alleged offences such as disorderly conduct, possession of offensive weapons, deception and assault.

The arrests also include two boys, aged 14 and 15, who were apprehended at Kwai Chung Plaza. Photo: Dickson Lee
Mental health

Letters | For better mental health, help students connect and build inclusive empathy

Readers discuss how to tackle Hong Kong’s youth mental health crisis from the ground up, and a new chapter for the city.

Students resume school in Wan Chai in 2022. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Youth membership in Hong Kong uniformed groups drops 8% over 5 years

Low birth rates contribute to decline despite steady government funding, prompting some lawmakers to call for KPIs to ensure prudent spending.

Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong teens can be protected from appearance anxiety

Body image anxiety among young people is on the rise in the city and around the world – is social media solely to blame, and what can parents do?

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