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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.
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China, US sign duelling deals after agreeing to trade war truce

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China reveals tech ‘breakthrough’ behind Pakistan’s hypersonic strike on India

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Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok live stream

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Global Economy

How China plays the ace up its sleeve – rare earth minerals – in dealing with US

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Nearly 30% of Hong Kong secondary pupils thought of self-harm, suicide: study

Survey from youth group federation also finds 63.5 per cent of students felt ‘down, depressed or hopeless’ two weeks before being polled.

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Good Schools Guide

Junior astronaut training programmes are sparking interest in space

Education in Hong Kong

Students in elite Hong Kong secondary school caught cheating in test

Education in Hong Kong

21 Hong Kong teachers punished for improper conduct with students, a 5-year high

Authorities struck off 10 of the 21 teachers last year, while the others received advisory, warning and reprimand letters.

In 2024, a total of 71 teachers were deregistered for a range of offences. Photo: Shutterstock
United States

Editorial | Giving up on Hong Kong’s school dropouts not an option

As more students skip classes, Hong Kong must ensure those children do not become life’s casualties and are offered ways to better themselves.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools slammed for poor performance despite getting more resources

Lawmaker and government adviser Regina Ip also calls for authorities to set KPIs to track cost-effectiveness of resource allocation to schools.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | After a year’s delay, Hong Kong is ready to roll out waste charging

Readers discuss the favourable conditions for implementing waste charging, the addictive nature of gaming, and making medical care more comfortable.

A resident takes plastic bottles to the Green@Community recycling collection point at Shek Lei Estate in Kwai Ching on January 9. Photo: Jelly Tse
Good Schools Guide

Are Hong Kong’s tiger parents harming their children’s futures?

To lessen the long-term impacts of strict parenting, experts advocate healthier relationships between parents and children.

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong schools must combat the roots of toxic masculinity

Readers discuss teaching children how to regulate their own emotions, evaluating the feasibility of smaller classes, and a beloved Hong Kong flower.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities concerned over alleged secret filming of pupil in Shenzhen

Classmates allegedly filmed boy, 13, while he was showering and circulated clip among pupils and on social media.

The boy was allegedly filmed during a study trip to Shenzhen. Photo: Dickson Lee
Doxxing and cyberbullying

Letters | Society must open its eyes to the harm of cyberbullying

Readers discuss how today’s social media-savvy youth are susceptible to online bullying, responsible promotion of island tourism, and the plan to raise parking fines.

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Education in Hong Kong

Why falling pupil numbers are hitting Hong Kong subsidised kindergartens harder

Parents aiming to enrol children in popular primary schools are attracted to private kindergartens due to their competitive curriculum.

Education in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, schools struggle with rising number of chronically absent pupils

Educators and youth workers call for more support for ‘invisible students’ and their families.

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Education in Hong Kong

Axing HK$2,500 study grant ‘could force 60% of needy Hongkongers to cut back’

Concern groups publish survey outlining potential impact on underprivileged families if government cuts universal grant for school students.

Some families are considering cutting back on extracurricular activities in response to the government’s plans to axe a study grant. Photo: Nora Tam
Good Schools Guide

The importance of regular sleep routines for children

Consistent bedtime routines are key to a healthy and restorative sleep regime for children, and essential for their development.

Children should be well rested so that they can pay attention in school. Photo: Shutterstock
Mental health

Letters | Social connection and purpose are also vital for mental health

Readers discuss a more holistic approach to fostering youth resilience, The Last Dance’s re-release on the silver screen, and enticing visitors to Hong Kong.

Mental health

Letters | All enrichment and no free play makes our children unhealthy

Readers discuss the value of unstructured play, the monetisation methods of video games, and Europe’s attitude towards China.

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Social media

Opinion | Don’t leave parents to suffer the fallout of social media overuse

As the alarming impact on young people’s physical and mental health becomes clear, the community must come together to tackle the problem.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Lessons for youngsters in short prison films on jailed Hong Kong protesters

Correctional Services Department has produced two films based on the stories of current and former inmates.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools record net increase of 4,500 students, reversing outflow trend

Reverse in fortunes for local schools follows departure of more than 80,000 pupils between 2019-20 and 2022-23.

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Social media

Editorial | More action needed on social media addiction

With children recording more screen time, there needs to be stronger public education on online usage and behaviour.

City officials say screen time usage by children is “quite worrying”. Photo: Eugene Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Over 90% of student suicides in Hong Kong were aged 12 and above

Education Bureau says 131 suicides among primary, secondary students related to negative relationships, learning issues, poor mental health.

The number of students struggling with mental health issues increased by 27 per cent between 2023 and 2024. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong won’t set limit on students’ screen time despite health concerns

Department of Health survey finds more than 60 per cent of students exceed two hours of screen usage daily.

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Good Schools Guide

How to balance your children’s screen time to ensure their well-being

Expert tips on the right amount of screen time for children to avoid negative effects on their health and development.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Suicide in Hong Kong: don’t pit wellness measures against medical treatment

Readers discuss the approach to tackling youth suicide in the city, and the challenges and rewards of preparing for the Diploma of Secondary Education exam.

In treating depression, pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies should be seen as different pieces in a jigsaw puzzle, not as competitors. Photo: Shutterstock
Education in Hong Kong

Footage of students fighting at elite Hong Kong boys’ school goes viral

One video shows youngster rushing over to punch classmate in the head and another clip features student on the floor getting kicked in the stomach.

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The videos were uploaded on March 4 and Sunday of this week, and became widely discussed on the Reddit-like site LIHKG. Photo: Handout
Good Schools Guide

Exercising more than the mind: building a healthier student body

Schools are addressing a previous over-reliance on academic scores by including measures of health in assessments of a student’s progress.

Hong Kong

Opinion | The gravity of ‘space oil’: understanding Hong Kong teens’ new drug of choice

We need to think beyond bans and crackdowns. With creativity, empathy and urgency, young people can be guided towards a healthier future.

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