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Visitors to the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thailand, take photos of Moo Deng, a pygmy hippopotamus that has become a social media sensation, on September 26. The zoo has launched a 24-hour live stream to serve her fans worldwide Photo: EPA-EFE

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.

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

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

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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.

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.

A woman walks down a corridor before a coming-of-age ceremony at a university in Tokyo on January 11, 2020. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong officials concerned over pranksters renaming schools on Google Maps

Changes range from manga character’s name to ‘psychiatric hospital’, but authorities not amused as wrong labels pop up on Uber, Lalamove.

The trend first emerged earlier this week in Taiwan, with authorities on the self-ruled island warning such acts online could constitute a violation of defamation laws. Photo: Shutterstock

Letters | Should Hongkongers be proud of never giving up?

Readers discuss the need to embrace a spirit of change, and the service quality of large private companies falling short of that of the government.

Letters | Spotlight on Tim Walz’s son offers chance to learn about NVLD

Readers shed light on a learning disorder, discuss the importance of helping people who have lost a loved one to suicide, and argue for a ‘disconnect law’.

Opinion | Low birth rate alone can’t explain Hong Kong education system’s woes

Schools that stick to the old ways of intense testing and exams are failing Hong Kong students, parents and the city as a whole.

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Children leave Taikoo Primary School in Quarry Bay on September 5. Dwindling numbers of students in primary schools across Hong Kong are leading education authorities to consolidate and shut down some schools. Photo: Dickson Lee

Opinion | Why national defence education would benefit Hong Kong

National defence education is being advanced in mainland China, and Hong Kong must keep up. It could also help toughen up the city’s teens.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens

Suicide rate among Hong Kong girls under 15 increases by more than 7 times

Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention estimate rate for all ages was 13.6 deaths per 100,000 people in 2023.

Opinion | Let’s change the narrative on mental health in Hong Kong

Mental health issues are more common than some might think. Talking openly and reaching out to people around us who may be struggling can help.

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Letters | Pitting teen sexual desire against badminton exposes Hong Kong’s timid approach

Readers discuss a sex education module for secondary school students that sparked criticism, and efforts to boost the birth rate.

Education Bureau material for secondary students says if a boy and girl have intimate physical contact that induces desire, they should either “leave the scene immediately” or go to play badminton together. Image: SCMP

Editorial | Early action can help deter Hong Kong school suicides

A recent survey found 20 per cent of 1,600 city secondary school respondents had symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Hong Kong schools forced to axe 70 Primary One classes as pupil population falls

Education sector leader says thousands of dependents arriving under talent scheme will do little to alleviate dip in primary school enrolments.

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11% of Hong Kong public junior schools vow to scrap exams for Primary One pupils

Move follows call from education authorities for shake-up in how schools assess students to improve children’s mental health.

Marymount Primary School is among the city’s public junior schools dropping tests and exams for Primary One pupils. Photo: Handout

280 Hong Kong pupils at high suicide risk sent to psychiatric services: minister

Less than half of primary and secondary schools have adopted new mental health charter, education chief Christine Choi says.

Authorities have launched a 4R Mental Health Charter that focuses on rest, relaxation, as well as building relationship skills and fostering resilience among pupils. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong education chief opens up about son’s suicide, vows to support youth

Christine Choi says incident left ‘big hole in her heart’, but religion, reading, and family and friends helped her to cope with son’s death.

Hong Kong sex education materials not policy, aim to instil good values: minister

Secretary for Education Christine Choi says family important part of Chinese society in latest defence of controversial advice to teenagers.

Conflicts arise as Hong Kong parents struggle to control children’s gadget use

About 28 per cent of parents say their children’s use of electronic devices resulted in verbal insults, physical threats or unreasonable punishment.

Just over half of children spent up to two hours on their gadgets every day for leisure purposes, a survey found. Photo: Jelly Tse

Editorial | Sex education builds healthy relationships

Despite controversy surrounding the latest official materials, it is important Hong Kong youngsters acquire the correct knowledge.

The Hong Kong government’s sex education proposals have been ridiculed by some. Image: Shutterstock

Letters | Hong Kong is letting its gifted children down

Readers discuss shortcomings in Hong Kong’s strategy for nurturing gifted pupils, and a disappointing experience at a camp for students.

Hong Kong working holiday scheme helps young aviation talent take flight

‘Working Holiday@Lantau’ programme offers potential aviation talent one-year work placement at city’s airport with free accommodation.

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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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