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Hong Kong principal resigns after Singapore incident sparks student division

A Hong Kong principal has resigned following an incident in Singapore where he swore at security guards. The resignation has caused a division among students, with some believing he should be held accountable for damaging the school's reputation. Others, however, feel his apology was genuine and accept his decision to step down. AI

RANK_REASON This is a local news story about a school principal's resignation due to misconduct, with no broader AI or technological relevance.

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Hong Kong principal resigns after Singapore incident sparks student division

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung ·

    Students divided over Hong Kong principal’s resignation after Singapore clash

    The resignation of a Hong Kong principal who swore at security guards during a school trip to Singapore has drawn mixed responses from students, with some saying he should be held accountable for tarnishing the institution’s image while others felt his apology was sincere. Studen…