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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Meta will launch a teen service on Instagram for users under 16 in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific, with more online safety features. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Meta to launch teen accounts on Instagram in Hong Kong this week

New protections require parent or guardian to be assigned as account handler, allowing adults to oversee their children’s online activities.

Technology

Opinion | Will AI empower students or undermine learning? The choice is ours

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Conservation

Letters | In the Year of the Snake, don’t harm reptiles

Hong Kong society

Opinion | If Hong Kong’s youth don’t want to be dragons, so be it

Instead of accusing our youth of being lazy, we must ask ourselves if the hard work we demand of them actually gets the results promised.

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A teenager wields a fabric dragon outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui on January 4. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong minister dispels ‘lying flat’ concerns as rental flat applications drop

Applications for public housing among those under 30 have declined by 46 per cent from 16,000 in 2019-20 to 8,600 in 2023-24.

Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong billiard halls can apply from February 25 to admit children as young as 8

New policy from Leisure and Cultural Services Department hopes to foster new talent and encourage sport’s development.

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Health & Fitness

Editorial | Lack of exercise is harming children in Hong Kong

Far too many students in Hong Kong are failing to meet even the minimum standards, leading to a greater risk of obesity and its many related diseases.

Hong Kong sports leaders have called for schools to encourage children to take an interest in physical activities from a young age. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Nearly half of Hong Kong secondary students ‘lying flat’ or planning to: survey

Despite results of poll of 990 secondary students, youth officer of Young Women’s Christian Association situation may be ‘temporary’.

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Hong Kong society

Party’s over? Why spotlight on Gen Z hotspot in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong is harmful

Public concerns over Kwun Tong Promenade may drive teenagers to hang out in private spaces instead, an expert says.

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Hong Kong society

1 in 3 Gen Z Hongkongers struggle with symptoms of anxiety, study finds

Researchers behind study have called for more emotional education and resilience training in schools.

Gen Z Hongkongers are the most affected by anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress symptoms among all generational groups, an expert says. Photo: Shutterstock
Social media

Letters | How to save our children from smartphones and social media

Readers discuss the harmful problem of online addiction, the mixed messages sent to Hong Kong seniors, the HK$2 fare scheme, and a troubling taxi ride.

While girls often react to every trivial comment online, boys looking to feel a sense of achievement tend to get hooked on gaming. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Hotspot for sex? Video debunks party zone claims about Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong

Several revellers interviewed at Kwun Tong Promenade said they had seen scuffles, but rarely hookups in public toilets.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Schools must limit the use of smartphones

A blanket ban like that imposed in Zhengzhou may not work in Hong Kong, but nonetheless efforts must be made to instil a sense of self-discipline.

Timepieces

Meet Hong Kong’s teenage watchmaker Ricky Hong, who’s already making waves

The watchmaking prodigy has drawn scepticism because of his young age, but his passion and talent have already earned him recognition in the horological world.

At just 16 years old, Ricky Hong is already building his own watch designs. Photos: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Shaw Foundation strengthens support for youth development

The foundation is contributing to Operation Santa Claus for the second year in a row.

Raymond Chan is chairman of the Shaw Foundation. Photo: Wong Kin Fung
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong career scheme aims to give disadvantaged youth a lift

Scheme, run by NGO SideBySide, has so far helped 2,200 people aged 16 to 30.

Good Schools Guide

How schools are using better classroom design to encourage learning

From adaptable furniture to outdoor learning experiences, the teaching environment is being transformed to better meet the needs of today’s learners.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong needs these laws to close child protection loopholes

Despite recent legislation on mandatory reporting of abuse, children still need stronger protection from psychological harm and sexual grooming, and stronger deterrence against neglect.

According to the Social Welfare Department’s Child Protection Registry, reported child abuse cases in Hong Kong increased from 2020 to 2023. The most common type of abuse is physical. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong cardinal urges empathy over revenge in Christmas message

City’s top Catholic priest Stephen Chow says renewed hope needed despite Hong Kong’s sluggish economy and rise in mental health cases.

Hong Kong

Letters | Give young Hongkongers room for failure

Readers discuss ways to build resilience in students, colon cancer rates among the young, and how to have a good Christmas.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Need for a shift in Hong Kong’s academic mindset

High expectations, a heavy workload and stress can have a serious impact on the mental health of students. A more balanced approach is needed.

The Hong Kong Christian Service interviewed 597 people aged 12 to 24 to look into their experiences with failure. Photo: Sam Tsang
Wellness

Hong Kong girl, 13, launches mentorship programme for girls in Africa

Climbing Africa’s highest peak inspired Emma Demopoulos, 13, to help Tanzania. She’s recruited international mentors for schoolgirls there.

Portrait of Emma Demopoulos, the youngest Hongkonger to summit Africa’s highest peak, at Mid Levels. 16DEC24 SCMP / Jonathan Wong
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.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong NGO warns of pupil suicide rise after logging 10 cases amid term start

NGO says tally marks rise from six logged from mid-August to September of 2023, as authorities report drop in suspected cases over longer period.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Relax, ‘brain rot’ is just a novel expression of youthful rebellion

Readers discuss the angst over ‘brain rot’ social media, a former lawmaker’s fraud conviction, improving sex education in schools and Russia’s right to defend itself.

“Brain rot” is 2024’s word of the year, according to Oxford University Press, the Oxford English Dictionary’s publisher. Photo: Dreamstime / TNS
Hong Kong society

Nearly half of young Hongkongers say they are ‘failures’: survey

Feelings of failure mostly due to academic performance, according to Hong Kong Christian Service, which urges more mental health support.

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The Hong Kong Christian Service interviewed 597 people aged 12 to 24 to look into their experiences with failure. Photo: Sam Tsang
US-China relations

Letters | US, China would benefit from having Musk as unofficial envoy

Readers discuss the role the billionaire businessman could play, addressing bias against ethnic minorities, the welcome decline in student withdrawals and Australia’s social media ban for children.

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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