Author: Winston Mok

In Hong Kong, there exists a compound inequity in the education system where affluent Chinese students can bypass the Chinese language requirement by opting for an IB education while Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students must demonstrate Chinese proficiency through the DSE. NCS students often end up in schools with less opportunities for Chinese language immersion, leading to segregated schooling. Additionally, the university entrance requirements further disadvantage NCS students, highlighting systemic barriers that hinder their success. Students take the Chinese language exam of the DSE at a secondary school in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on April 11. Photo: Handout To address…