Talent defies geographical boundaries. As the Hong Kong government works towards making the city a higher education hub, local universities are well poised to attract talented international students. But there is a catch: the main pathway for non-Chinese-speaking students to access our universities is almost blocked. As an international university entrance exam, the Diploma of…
Hong Kong may require students to have lived in the city for a minimum period to be classified as “local” after some mainland Chinese professionals were accused of exploiting talent schemes to secure cheaper university tuition for their children. Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin said on Tuesday she would take reference from jurisdictions such…
Most arrivals under Hong Kong’s top talent scheme are from mainland China. In the last of a three-part series, Kahon Chan learns that many go all out to get their children into the city’s best schools. See part one here and part two here. Thea Tong Haoxiang arrived in Hong Kong from Shenyang in February…