The number of children of non-local professionals enrolled into public universities almost trebled over the last two years, prompting education authorities to consider finding extra undergraduate places for them to avoid competition with Hong Kong students. Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin said on Wednesday that the results of a review into the definition of…
A government scheme to lure top-notch talent has brought no losses to Hong Kong, the labour minister has reiterated amid concerns that the system is being abused, saying authorities will reveal more details of the visa renewal by mid-2025. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han defended the scheme on Wednesday, weeks after former…
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…