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Clashes break out between riot police and student protesters at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2019. Photo: Felix Wong

Hongkonger jailed for 33 months for 2019 protest role after acquittal overturned

Johnny Lee, 29, pleaded guilty to abetting violence during an intense confrontation between police and demonstrators at Chinese University.

Letters | DSE a waste of time for Hong Kong youth not cut out for academics

Cambridge International Education digital exams start in June 2026

Opinion | Hong Kong government can’t turn the tide on youth disenchantment on its own

Government initiatives are expensive and not enough. For effective youth development, collaboration is needed with businesses and the community.

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Young people play basketball in Tiu Keng Leng in December 2023. Photo: Sun Yeung

26 Hong Kong pupils fall ill during study tour to Guangdong cities

Centre for Health Protection says 15 boys and 11 girls, aged 10 to 11, developed symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and fever.

Annual tests find secondary pupils’ English levels reach record low in Hong Kong

Proficiency in Chinese, English and maths among Primary Three pupils also fell to worst levels in about 20 years, according to test results.

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Opinion | Keeping people on police bail for 5 years is an abuse of power

There is no justification for curbing the freedoms of thousands of young people who have not been found guilty of any offence following the 2019 unrest.

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Police officers stand guard outside the West Kowloon magistrates’ courts during a hearing of a national security case on May 30. Photo: Sam Tsang

Meet the Rubik’s Cube ‘speedsolvers’ of Hong Kong – and beyond

It's the 50th anniversary of the Rubik’s Cube – and for Asia’s youth, the connections formed matter just as much as the speedcubing competition.

Hong Kong youth take a stab at juggling part-time jobs under ‘slasher’ trend

A pool of younger workers seeking satisfaction doing multiple jobs is challenging employers to change.

Opinion | What US student protesters can learn from their Hong Kong peers

Protesters at my US alma mater chose confrontation over discussion, a reminder of the trauma of 2019, from which Hong Kong still suffers.

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Police detain a demonstrator during a pro-Palestinian protest at Emory University on April 25, in Atlanta, Georgia. Some student protests at US colleges have turned violent. Photo: AFP

Why Hong Kong’s new sex education guidance is causing controversy

Advocates from sex positivity campaigners to Aids Concern and the Equal Opportunities Commission say more and better sex education is needed – merely suggesting abstinence is no answer.

Frank discussion of sex in schools is being sidelined, with badminton among the activities suggested instead. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong’s fifth hotel turned youth hostel opens its doors with residency terms

Residents could potentially visit the headquarters of the People’s Liberation Army as part of hostel’s programme offerings.

Editorial | Childcare leave a step in the right direction

Government move may not seem like much, but if the private sector follows suit it could, in the longer term, increase birth rate in Hong Kong.

Tender for Hong Kong youth hostel project in Kai Tak to begin by end of year

Authorities also approve fifth hostel project under subsidy scheme to convert Regal Oriental Hotel in Kowloon into accommodation for young people.

The unused Covid-19 isolation facilities in Kai Tak are set to be converted into a youth hostel. Photo: Jelly Tse

Letters | No room for a housing policy that encourages youth to lie flat

Readers discuss the need to tackle Hong Kong’s housing crisis, solutions to the city’s construction financing gap, the importance of language flexibility in tertiary education, and the health impact of alcohol use.

An agent works at a real estate agency in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin district, on July 19, 2022. Photo: Edmond So

Opinion | How Hong Kong can ensure its youth are truly heard

Young people’s mistrust of the government must be addressed with initiatives that facilitate collaboration and dialogue.

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Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: equipping young leaders to take on future challenges

Academic Tse Sze-hei is a finalist in the ‘nurturing’ category for his work in fostering the next generation of socially conscious leaders.

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Opinion | Passive approach to bullying will leave Hong Kong society worse off

Recent surveys indicate a culture of helplessness among students and teachers that is allowing the problem of bullying to fester.

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About one in five respondents to one survey reported they had been bullied in the past year alone, and the prevalence was as high as 25 per cent among Primary Four and Five pupils. Photo: Getty Images

Letters | Moo Deng deserves better than lifetime of pain and captivity

Readers discuss the treatment of social media star Moo Deng, the importance of involving children in community decision-making and a proposal for a uniquely Hong Kong theme park.

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Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: 14-year-old who founded NGO to address inequality

Valerie Chiu set up NGO in 2022 to help underprivileged communities by promoting science education and environmental conservation.

My Take | Why universities in Hong Kong have flourished since mayhem

After the 2019 unrest, and with no more politically motivated riots to distract them, students and teachers can focus on studies, research.

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A view inside the University of Hong Kong campus in Pok Fu Lam. Photo: Dickson Lee

Generation Hong Kong empowers youth with job opportunities and career development

Generation Hong Kong is offering young people targeted training in sought-after professional skills, leading to promising career opportunities

Generation Hong Kong is an independent non-profit that seeks to empower underprivileged youth. Photos: Handout

Task force has sped up justice for child abuse cases in Hong Kong

Vulnerable Victims and Child Protection Task Force has allowed police and prosecutors to work together earlier and across span of cases.

Opinion | Hong Kong must ditch ‘work hard now, pay with health later’ culture

The pressure to succeed at any cost to health and relationships can lead to a hollow victory. Mental wellness must be part of our lifestyle.

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Editorial | Hong Kong’s youth sex crimes call for more love, respect

Hong Kong not only needs better sex education as offences rise, but also open discussion on intimacy and healthy relationships.

Early access to internet pornography may be a contributing factor in a rise of youth sex crimes in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock

Editorial | Fine-tune emergency response to help youth with high suicide risk

When a government measure turns out to be not tackling the problem as effectively as it should, the need for a thorough review is obvious.

Hong Kong has adopted a three-tier system to tackle suicide risk among children. Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion | Why learning to love China isn’t like any other school subject

Patriotic education needs a clear approach or it risks failing like previous efforts. Teachers must be prepared and students must know what they are expected to learn.

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Letters | Hong Kong factors complicate China-Japan youth exchange

Readers discuss obstacles to people-to-people efforts aimed at improving China-Japan relations, and the latest US advisory on Hong Kong.

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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
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