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Hong Kong schools face traffic woes and declining enrollment

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Hong Kong's education system is facing significant challenges, including traffic disruptions during the start of the school year and a declining birth rate leading to the closure of numerous Primary One classes. The government implemented robust traffic coordination measures for the return to school, earning praise for its preparedness. However, concerns remain about the effectiveness of policies aimed at boosting the birth rate, with a focus on whether financial incentives alone will be sufficient. AI

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Hong Kong schools face traffic woes and declining enrollment

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Wu ·

    Hong Kong’s local schools should not have to brace for the worst

    The vast majority of Hong Kong’s students are back in school now. With traffic expected to be horrendous last week, it was good that the government sounded the warning early, urging residents to allow more time for their morning commute. The government did more than that, actuall…

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