National education in Hong Kong: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post (original) (raw)

Teaching Hong Kong’s rule of law and fostering patriotism are ‘inseparable’: ministerUnderstanding the Basic Law and China’s constitution provides historical context of city’s transition from British to Chinese rule, Paul Lam says.

26 Oct 2024 - 10:56PM

Xi lobs warning to ‘separatists’ across Taiwan Strait in National Day speech

1 Oct 2024 - 3:45PMvideocam

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Hong Kong to hold record number of National Day events, but do they fit the vibe?

30 Sep 2024 - 10:15AM

Hong Kong museum to showcase medals from local, mainland Chinese OlympiansDisplay at Museum of History part of exhibition marking anniversary of country’s establishment, with Science Museum to also host exhibits.

26 Sep 2024 - 11:01PM

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

22 Sep 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong students ‘should sing national anthem with emotion’ on return to schoolEducation chief Christine Choi issues reminder before first day of academic term, with flag-raising ceremonies expected at schools.

1 Sep 2024 - 6:58PM

Letters | Hong Kong must radiate ideas, not replicate themReaders suggest focus areas for Hong Kong’s reform road map, how the Olympics have helped nurture patriotism, and the Western media’s narrative on the city

27 Aug 2024 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong pupils to learn more Communist Party history on mainland China tripsEducation Bureau says cross-border trips in coming school year will include visits to museums and sites of historical relevance to the party.

26 Aug 2024 - 9:55PM

Hong Kong teachers accused of lacking knowledge of national security educationEducation Bureau says some schools fail to integrate national security elements into other subjects, and also highlights problems elsewhere.

23 Aug 2024 - 8:55PM

Hong Kong school religion classes to have responsibility to country, media contentJunior secondary pupils to be taught about responsibility to country, media objectivity and environment under new 217-page curriculum.

17 Aug 2024 - 10:33PM

First batch of Hong Kong ethnic minority pupils depart for mainland China tourPupils using new five-year travel permits for permanent residents with foreign passports to take tour to better understand nation.

12 Aug 2024 - 9:13PM

Communist Party exhibitions lean on honour and obligation among young ChineseMuseums seek to inspire students with stories of the party’s early days – but not everybody is won over.

11 Aug 2024 - 4:58PMvideocam

Hong Kong revamps school guides for visual arts, music to foster national securityEducation Bureau suggests traditional Chinese painting theory be used as criteria for assessing pupils’ artwork, among other new emphases.

9 Aug 2024 - 5:52PM

Hong Kong’s No 2 official compares patriotic education with dating a girl‘You have to get to know the country before identifying with it, eventually being able to love and safeguard it,’ Eric Chan says.

13 Jul 2024 - 8:11PM

Hong Kong officials defend criticism of special needs school over patriotic classesSocial media users earlier slammed Education Bureau for urging school to ensure more teachers were equipped to teach national security topics.

27 Jun 2024 - 2:03AM

Some Hong Kong pupils singing national anthem too softly, school inspectors sayComments were made in a new batch of 10 external review reports on schools.

25 Jun 2024 - 7:54PM

Hundreds of Hong Kong police to look out for Tiananmen anniversary activitiesSources say police will ramp up their presence on Tuesday at sensitive locations.

4 Jun 2024 - 5:15PMvideocam

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Editorial | A softer approach to national education is step in right directionFor Hong Kong, as elsewhere, focusing on inspiration rather than imposition is the way forward to instil patriotism.

27 May 2024 - 5:00AM

More effort needed to get Hong Kong pupils to study Chinese history, expert saysHaving just 13 per cent of pupils taking DSE exam in subject is ‘far from ideal’, says Ho Hon-kuen of the Centre of National History Education (Hong Kong).

19 May 2024 - 7:37PM

Beijing asks Hong Kong tertiary institutions to step up patriotic educationXia Baolong meets Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-lin and representatives of 22 tertiary education bodies during their trip to Beijing.

11 May 2024 - 9:57AM

Letters | Why citizenship subject will fail to cultivate patriotism in Hong Kong studentsReaders discuss the pass-fail grading system for the citizenship and social development DSE exam, and teachers’ approach in the classroom amid concerns about student mental health.

6 May 2024 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong No 2 official calls for soft approach to instil patriotism among studentsChief Secretary Eric Chan says authorities and schools can use film culture, mega sports events and exchanges such as visits to aerospace facilities to carry out national education.

29 Apr 2024 - 9:46PM

Hong Kong to teach new course on nation’s struggles to civil servantsCourse, to be offered to middle and senior-level government workers, part of broader ‘mindset building’ push.

22 Apr 2024 - 10:51PM

Call for Hongkongers to learn about socialism given Communist Party achievementsPatriotic education will help Hongkongers understand nation’s history, culture, achievements and governance, says Starry Lee.

21 Apr 2024 - 4:28PM

Hong Kong authorities publish first patriotic school materials for English classesAuthorities published new teaching materials for use in primary and secondary school English classes in run up to National Security Education Day earlier this week.

20 Apr 2024 - 4:46PM

Over 45,000 students in Hong Kong sit first citizen and social development examNew subject curriculum replaces controversial liberal studies and focuses on national security as well as China’s development.

16 Apr 2024 - 8:07PM

Patriotism working group in Hong Kong may adopt innovative approach‘We want the new generation to really appreciate our Chinese culture, our Chinese history and also the contemporary developments of our country,’ city leader says.

10 Apr 2024 - 8:30AM

Exclusive | Bringing in mainland Chinese pupils ‘not an option’ for Hong Kong public schoolsSchools that cannot attract enough pupils should consider merging, not insist on survival, education minister Christine Choi says.

25 Mar 2024 - 11:15AM

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National education in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong government has sought since 2007 to introduce "national education" courses to strengthen "national identity awareness" and nurture patriotism towards China. The programme has drawn public opposition in recent years, with many in Hong Kong seeing it as a brainwashing attempt by the Chinese Communist Party to suppress dissent.

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9 September, 2024