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9 September, 2024
The Ngau Tam Mei site in the Northern Metropolis, with land reserved for Hong Kong’s third medical school. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong should open third medical school sooner amid Sino-US tensions: expert

Former head of Hospital Authority Anthony Wu says new institution must embrace technology and prepare to train talent soon.

Hong Kong youth

Letters | Give young Hongkongers room for failure

Wellness

Inspired by Mt Kilimanjaro climb, Hong Kong teen gives back to Tanzania

United States

International students urged to return to US before Trump inauguration

Amid concerns Trump may again impose travel bans, some university officials worry students from more nations might be hit, including China.

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Students pass through a landmark gate at the University of Berkeley in California. File photo: Shutterstock Images
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Han Academy says teacher salaries in jeopardy in appeal for aid

Founding supervisor says school has run out of money in letter seeking help on social media.

Professional Education

What recruiters are looking for, in preparation for the future workplace

Postgraduate students need more than just academic qualifications to thrive in the rapidly changing job market and evolving work environment.

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Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong schools go beyond academics to cultivate a charitable spirit

Through partnerships with NGOs, students are being taught the importance of connecting with and giving back to their local communities.

The Harbour School receives recognition at the UN SDG Enterprise Awards 2024. Photo: Handout
China-UK relations

Chinese university probes forged Cambridge invite that led to visa rejections

British embassy in Beijing says Chinese student were refused visas because ‘false documentation was provided in their application’.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong students to learn about Chinese science feats in subject revamp plan

Draft of updated junior secondary subject aims to help students ‘recognise’ country’s contributions to science, space exploration.

Professional Education

Want to be a fintech whizz? Hong Kong universities offer cutting-edge programmes

The courses provide professionals and emerging students with a comprehensive understanding of new technologies and their impact on traditional finance models.

Hong Kong’s universities offer some of the best postgraduate degrees related to fintech. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Science

Chinese ‘behaviour’ remarks by MIT professor unnerve top AI conference

Keynote speaker apologises after using ‘irrelevant’ example of misbehaviour that specified a Chinese student’s nationality.

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MIT scientist Rosalind Picard. Photo: MIT Alumni
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

What impact will K-pop have on humanity and music? A professor ponders

An Oxford University professor is teaming with a pioneering K-pop songwriter to look into the enduring effects of the Korean music genre.

Science

China urges schools to teach AI as tech war and ChatGPT drive demand for talent

Beijing sets goals as primary and secondary schools adopt artificial intelligence curriculum, but some parents question quality of courses.

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Chinese culture

Being Chinese | How my Malaysian Chinese education is paying off

Malaysian Chinese have paid a heavy price for Chinese-medium schools, but for my generation, that investment is reaping dividends.

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People visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on August 22. Photo: AFP
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s debt-hit Han Academy seeks investors to keep school running

With school in a dire financial position, founding supervisor says she has held discussions with more than one investor.

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The school has attributed its dire financial position to the economic strain of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong schools are promoting cultural diversity and understanding

Initiatives like international weeks and overseas exchanges instil values of respect and empathy that prepare students for a global future.

China-UK relations

Chinese students at UK universities face ‘acute’ integration challenges: report

They account for a quarter of Britain’s international students, but language and digital barriers keep them from adjusting to local culture.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Mainland internships ‘could be option’ at proposed Hong Kong medical school

Two experts say planning and preparation for Hong Kong’s third medical school will take time.

A site has been reserved in Ngau Tam Mei in the New Territories for the proposed medical school. Photo: May Tse
China education

China gives vocational training a hi-tech overhaul to upskill workforce

Education Ministry introduces 40 new majors in the pivot to more advanced manufacturing and self-reliance.

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US-China relations

Why next year will be ‘critical’ in China’s efforts to attract US students

Academic freedom, visa worries, costs and propaganda are among concerns American youth have about China, US business group says.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawmakers say private schools should be required to disclose finances

Lawmakers say change needed after indebted Han Academy fails to refund at least HK$6.2 million worth of debentures to parents.

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Han Academy in Aberdeen told parents in a recent briefing that it was now HK$100 million in debt. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police look into claims school owes parents HK$5.8 million

Lawmaker says Han Academy is HK$100 million in debt, as school told to halt capital levy charges on parents.

Han Academy was founded in 2017 by the Happy Life Education Foundation. Photo: Jelly Tse
China education

Chinese engineering graduates often lack basic knowledge, survey finds

What students are taught at university can turn out to be ‘useless’ in the workplace, according to researcher.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities criticise schools over Primary One exams in first semester

Education Bureau calls on schools that persist with practice to avoid placing pressure on children and instead focus on mental health.

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Japan

Tokyo University investigates if ‘Tiananmen’ hack aimed to block Chinese access

Officials are investigating if resentment towards the growing number of Chinese students at Japan’s most prestigious university was a factor.

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A welcome ceremony for new students at the University of Tokyo in April. Photo: Kyodo
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Help for 5,000 in Hong Kong traditional Chinese medicine mental health project

Baptist University project promotes use of Chinese medicine to treat depression, anxiety or insomnia.

The Chinese medicine practitioner examines tongue coating, complexion and pulse of the participant, as well as his or her physical characteristics. Photo:
Education in Hong Kong

Early exit rates at elite Hong Kong secondary schools drop sharply

The Post reviews 14 schools, finding fewer students leaving for second straight year and most departure rates lower than before emigration wave.

Science

Top mathematician says Chinese scientists have no choice but to leave US

Many feel ‘uncomfortable’ because of discrimination, according to Yau Shing-Tung.

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