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Beijing prioritises education and reform over punishment for young offenders, an approach proven by research to be the most effective Instead, Hong Kong has been more inclined in recent years towards harsher punishments for youths, which only increases the chances of reoffending.
Critics – mostly Western – of Hong Kong’s reopening say the city must address the impact of social unrest on its international reputation. Drawing a line under the 2019 protests is important for society, but it makes little difference to tourists, very few of whom are actually from Western countries.
Revised code of conduct in wake of 2019 protests do provide clarity for educators, whose concerns should be fairly addressed.
It is too easy to project fears onto the education policy and scapegoat teachers when the post-2019 reconstruction of values is more than just about national security.
Most Hongkongers who immigrated to the U.K. after Beijing imposed a sweeping security law on the city in ...