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Paul Yip Siu-fai

(葉兆輝)

Paul Yip Siu-fai

葉兆輝

The latest news and top stories on Paul Yip Siu-fai, the Chair Professor at the University of Hong Kong and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. As founding Director of the HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, he has led community projects on suicide prevention and poverty alleviation.

Education in Hong Kong

Should Hong Kong ban smartphones in schools and who makes final call?

No consensus exists among educators and parents in Hong Kong on whether there should be a blanket ban on gadgets, as seen in some countries.

2 Jul 2026 - 8:33AMvideocam

Hong Kong society

How to cope with parenting stress after mother-daughter suicides in Hong Kong

12 Jun 2026 - 7:14PM

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong wants more babies. Ignoring high stress in schools won’t help

2 Mar 2026 - 10:33AMvideocam

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong must tackle the challenges of a super-aged society head on

With both Hong Kong and mainland China unlikely to be able to reverse the decline in birth rates, investing effectively in human capital is crucial.

25 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM

A woman wheels a child in a pram in Tsim Sha Tsui on January 13. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong population

Editorial | Hong Kong’s daunting task is to become a baby-friendly city

With incentives and support measures failing to reverse the low birth trend, Hong Kong must directly address the fundamental causes.

25 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM

Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Registered births in Hong Kong hit record low in 2025, ending 2-year uptick

31,714 registered births is 14 per cent fewer than 2024 and 3 per cent below previous record low in 2022.

14 Jan 2026 - 8:37AM

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Academia must ensure AI is used responsibly

Cases of misuse by students and scholars should prompt universities to reconsider how the technology is integrated, to ensure standards are maintained.

27 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM

Students gather inside the University of Hong Kong campus in Pok Fu Lam on September 12. Photo: Karma Lo

Education in Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong professor loses key role over retracted paper

Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.

18 Dec 2025 - 12:34AM

Artificial intelligence

Editorial | Timely review of AI guidelines at Hong Kong universities essential

It is incumbent upon the higher education sector to set good examples in this new era of rapid technological advance.

13 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong society

Why number of babies born in Hong Kong could drop to near-record low in 2025

Number of registered births in the first seven months fell 8 per cent, suggesting full-year figure could be near 2022 low.

19 Sep 2025 - 8:00PMvideocam

The birth rate rose in 2024 due to couples advancing their plans for children because of the Year of the Dragon, an expert says. Photo: Eugene Lee

John Lee policy address 2025

How much screen time should kids have? Hong Kong leader to seek expert advice

Government source rules out bans but backs tougher restrictions on device use in schools and homes under new initiative within policy address.

16 Sep 2025 - 9:17AM

Authorities will seek to further limit young children’s use of mobile digital devices, including social media access, by updating the city’s guidelines. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s estimated suicide rate rose last year. Who was most at risk and why?

HKU’s Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention says estimated suicide rate in 2024 stood at 14.1 deaths per 100,000 people.

10 Sep 2025 - 7:04PM

Hong Kong society

Life expectancy for Hong Kong women hits record, while men also get a lift

Life expectancy at birth for women in 2024 was 88.4 years and 82.8 years for men.

31 Aug 2025 - 10:34PM

Hong Kong society

Should Hong Kong’s baby bonus scheme include talent to boost birth rate?

Lawmaker says some professionals have complained about being left out of bonus scheme.

3 Aug 2025 - 7:34PM

The one-off cash allowance of HK$20,000 has been distributed to 48,984 applicants as of the end of June. Photo: Nora Tam

Crime in Hong Kong

Call for Hong Kong to set up registry to track cases of parents killing children

Registry, which may include victims’ personal information and marital status of parents, can help authorities devise measures to prevent future cases, experts say.

14 Jul 2025 - 12:33PM

Hong Kong has been repeatedly shocked by cases centred on parents allegedly trying to kill their children, with at least five recorded each year, according to a count of reports by the Post. Photo: Getty Images

Paul Yip Siu-fai

(葉兆輝)

Should Hong Kong ban smartphones in schools and who makes final call?

No consensus exists among educators and parents in Hong Kong on whether there should be a blanket ban on gadgets, as seen in some countries.

How to cope with parenting stress after mother-daughter suicides in Hong Kong

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Hong Kong wants more babies. Ignoring high stress in schools won’t help

Opinion | Hong Kong must tackle the challenges of a super-aged society head on

With both Hong Kong and mainland China unlikely to be able to reverse the decline in birth rates, investing effectively in human capital is crucial.

Editorial | Hong Kong’s daunting task is to become a baby-friendly city

With incentives and support measures failing to reverse the low birth trend, Hong Kong must directly address the fundamental causes.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | Registered births in Hong Kong hit record low in 2025, ending 2-year uptick

31,714 registered births is 14 per cent fewer than 2024 and 3 per cent below previous record low in 2022.

Editorial | Academia must ensure AI is used responsibly

Cases of misuse by students and scholars should prompt universities to reconsider how the technology is integrated, to ensure standards are maintained.

University of Hong Kong professor loses key role over retracted paper

Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.

Editorial | Timely review of AI guidelines at Hong Kong universities essential

It is incumbent upon the higher education sector to set good examples in this new era of rapid technological advance.

Why number of babies born in Hong Kong could drop to near-record low in 2025

Number of registered births in the first seven months fell 8 per cent, suggesting full-year figure could be near 2022 low.

How much screen time should kids have? Hong Kong leader to seek expert advice

Government source rules out bans but backs tougher restrictions on device use in schools and homes under new initiative within policy address.

Hong Kong’s estimated suicide rate rose last year. Who was most at risk and why?

HKU’s Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention says estimated suicide rate in 2024 stood at 14.1 deaths per 100,000 people.

Life expectancy for Hong Kong women hits record, while men also get a lift

Life expectancy at birth for women in 2024 was 88.4 years and 82.8 years for men.

Should Hong Kong’s baby bonus scheme include talent to boost birth rate?

Lawmaker says some professionals have complained about being left out of bonus scheme.

Call for Hong Kong to set up registry to track cases of parents killing children

Registry, which may include victims’ personal information and marital status of parents, can help authorities devise measures to prevent future cases, experts say.

Opinion | Hong Kong wants more babies. Ignoring high stress in schools won’t help

Exclusive | Registered births in Hong Kong hit record low in 2025, ending 2-year uptick