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The University of Hong Kong has been placed second in an annual ranking of Asian universities. Photo: Dickson Lee

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The provost of the Chinese University of Hong Kong will step down in January. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

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The University of Hong Kong in Pok Fu Lam district. Photo: Dickson Lee

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Education in Hong Kong
A look at the news and issues arising from kindergarten to secondary-level education around Hong Kong.
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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