Author: Kerry Kennedy

Patriotic education has always been a key focus in Hong Kong’s educational system, dating back to the time of Tung Chee-hwa, the city’s first chief executive. Subsequent leaders like Donald Tsang Yam-kuen and Leung Chun-ying also made efforts to integrate national values into the curriculum through initiatives like moral and national education. However, the implementation of national education faced strong opposition from the community, leading to its shelving in 2012. Despite this setback, the emphasis on patriotic education has resurfaced in recent years, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen Chinese influence in the region. The passing of a patriotic education law…