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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.
(From left) Professor John Lee, president of Education University; police chief Joe Chow; Senior Superintendent Ng Chui-ting of police’s public relations wing; and Chan Man-ho, deputy executive director of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups. Photo: Nora Tam
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

Good Schools Guide

The key questions to ask at a school open day

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.

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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
“As we pursue academic excellence, we should also look after the mental health of young people,” Professor Paul Yip says. Photo: Sun Yeung
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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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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Students on a university campus in Hong Kong in September 2025. Gen Z is entering the workforce just as AI begins to dismantle the traditional career ladder. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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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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.

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?

Teenager Xanthe Maya Ganesan admits that social media influencers have become role models for many children. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | What Hong Kong’s districts can learn from Sham Shui Po’s governance

Grass-roots political achievement should be judged by whether residents’ lives become measurably safer, healthier and more secure.

People out and about on a hot June day in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education in Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong classrooms must balance tech integration with safeguards

The city is taking the right approach by harnessing the power of AI and social media while actively protecting student well-being.

Good Schools Guide

Are Hong Kong schools equipped to tackle deepfake sexual abuse?

Deepfake apps can produce sexualised fake images within minutes, and child-protection experts are urging schools and families to take this seriously.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong must add specialised services to tackle rising youth suicides, NGO says

David Cheng of the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong says uptick in youth suicide underscores need for regular risk screening.

Wo Chak-ming (left), chairman of the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong, with executive director David Cheng at a press conference. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Offer Hong Kong youth a mentor’s guidance, not more lesson plans

Readers discuss tapping a great resource in this city – its people, and how the science of longevity is bigger than biohacking.

Dozens of students and their mentors took part in a Cathay Pacific community flight programme on May 21, 2023. Mentoring could begin simply, by matching adults with students or young employees and giving them a quiet place to talk. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Good Schools Guide

Hong Kong schools are using micro-credentials to reward non-academic learning

Hong Kong’s international schools are recognising students’ extracurricular achievements, fostering skills, confidence and a sense of purpose.

Good Schools Guide

Hong Kong schools harness art to boost students’ creativity and confidence

Creative programmes are transforming school education, giving students immersive art experiences and a deeper connection to the community.

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