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Hong Kong youth membership in uniformed groups drops 8% amid low birth rates

Youth membership in Hong Kong's uniformed organizations has decreased by 8% over the last five years, with a nearly 18% drop over the past decade. This decline is attributed to low birth rates and increased extracurricular options for students. Despite steady government funding, some lawmakers are advocating for performance metrics to ensure efficient spending, while certain groups worry that tying funding to membership numbers could impede their growth. AI

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Hong Kong youth membership in uniformed groups drops 8% amid low birth rates

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    Youth membership in Hong Kong uniformed groups drops 8% over 5 years

    Youth membership in Hong Kong’s uniformed groups has declined by 8 per cent over the past five years despite steady government funding, the South China Morning Post has found, a trend attributed to persistently low birth rates and a wider array of extracurricular activities for s…