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A hundred and seventy US and Chinese students from Harvard, Columbia, Tsinghua and other universities toured Beijing, Jinan and Qufu from September 1 to 7, visiting landmarks such as the Forbidden City. Photo: Handout
US and Chinese students visit the Great Wall during the seven-day tour. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

President Xi Jinping calls on China, US youth to advance bilateral cooperation

In a reply to letter from students from US universities, Xi tells them to ‘shoulder the mission of the times’ ahead of state visit to Washington.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school withdraws graduation video guideline on Cantonese after backlash

Education in Hong Kong

Subsidised physiotherapy places slashed by third amid graduate job crunch

Hong Kong property

Once the world’s most-visited city, Hong Kong now converts hotels to dorm rooms

As the city positions itself as a global education hub, hotels are being converted into premises for student occupation.

A view of Victoria Harbour with Central Plaza and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai in the background. Photo: Dickson Lee
A view of Victoria Harbour with Central Plaza and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai in the background. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

University calls for government funds for shared sites in Northern Metropolis

Saint Francis University head says authorities should contribute more towards facilities that will be jointly used by institutions in megadevelopment.

Education in Hong Kong

CUHK instructor triggers backlash over WeChat attendance registration policy

Department later clarifies rule after students raise privacy concerns over using mainland app and location tracking to register class attendance.

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Self-funded campuses favoured in Hong Kong’s new university towns

Education chief Christine Choi says institutions may seek government loans to build campuses, but those that do not will be given priority.

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The first university town will be developed in Hung Shui Kiu. Photo: Karma Lo
The first university town will be developed in Hung Shui Kiu. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to offer ‘attractive’ merger deals for schools beyond those struggling

Source says demand exist even among schools with healthy enrolment, provided authorities offer more resources and support.

Education in Hong Kong

First building in Hong Kong’s university town project to be ready in months

Tower called Loop Academy One, city leader says, while also revealing official names for the three university towns in Northern Metropolis.

John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong to sweeten school merger deals, offer housing measures to lift births

Source says city leader John Lee will unveil additional incentives to boost births and encourage school mergers in policy address.

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Kindergarten graduates poses for pictures at West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Supplier to end classroom lunch portioning at Sha Tin school after 39 fall ill

Danny Catering Service calls suspected food poisoning outbreak an ‘isolated’ incident linked to the school’s portioning arrangement.

The Centre for Health Protection said it was investigating a suspected food poisoning cluster involving 39 people. Photo: Sun Yeung
The Centre for Health Protection said it was investigating a suspected food poisoning cluster involving 39 people. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

US church co-founder took payment from HKIS 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.

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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.

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
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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Experts have said that the decline in Hong Kong’s Pisa scores is partly due to the post-Covid impact on study habits and learning motivation. Photo: Jelly Tse
Experts have said that the decline in Hong Kong’s Pisa scores is partly due to the post-Covid impact on study habits and learning motivation. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

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.

Education in 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.

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Hong Kong property

Foreign, mainland students head to Hong Kong for study, sparking property demand

City to attract around 200,000 extra students, requiring international schools, university campuses to expand, as incentives lure wealthy migrants.

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CBRE predicts that 200,000 extra students will study in Hong Kong by 2035. Photo: Edmond So
CBRE predicts that 200,000 extra students will study in Hong Kong by 2035. Photo: Edmond So
Education in Hong Kong

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.

Education in 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.

Education in Hong Kong

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.

SCMP publisher Tammy Tam (left) and Professor Waqar Ahmad hold the signed MOU in Astana. Photo: SCMP
Education in 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
(From left) Moderator Joanna Hotung, Mandy Zhang, Sarah Hales and Samina Khan. Photo: Edmond So
Education in 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.

Education in Hong Kong

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.

Education in Hong Kong

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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(From left) Regina Yeung, head of Rewards, Partnerships & Premier, Retail Banking and Wealth, HSBC Hong Kong, Brian Hui, HSBC chief customer officer, SCMP publisher Tammy Tam, Secretary for Education Christine Choi, Janet Pang, managing director and head of Retail Business, Retail Banking and Wealth, Hong Kong, HSBC, SCMP executive editor Zuraidah Ibrahim, Angela Chan, HSBC Life Hong Kong chief distribution officer, and Ang Jin, chief growth officer at the SCMP, at the opening ceremony of the Global Education Summit 2026. Photo: Edmond So
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