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South China Morning Post

First published in 1903, South China Morning Post is Hong Kong's premier English language newspaper and has the city's most affluent and influential readership. With a reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong and China. The newspaper is supported with its online publica

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South China Morning Post
scmp.com > news > people-culture > trending-china > article > 3366981 > china-wife-exposes-husbands-us15-million-insurance-buying-affair-involving-180-hotel-stays

China wife exposes husband’s US$1.5 million insurance affair involving 180 hotel stays

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (202+ words) Husband sent ‘I miss you’ texts and numerous 520-yuan transfers, a number that phonetically means ‘I love you’ in Chinese A Chinese man’s seven-year affair with an insurance agent has ignited a legal dispute, revealing dramatic details uncovered by his…...

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scmp.com > news > hong-kong > education > article > 3366822 > hong-kong-students-drop-global-rankings-maths-science-and-literacy

Hong Kong students drop in global rankings for maths, science and literacy

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (203+ words) City’s students drop out of global 10 in Pisa’s science section – the first time since Hong Kong joined international assessment Hong Kong secondary school students’ performance has fallen in an international assessment focused on three core subjects, with their science score…...

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scmp.com > photos > hong-kong > 3366089 > inside-wan-chais-century-old-chun-pawn-shop-reborn-local-community-hub

In pictures: historic Hong Kong pawn shop reborn as a local community hub

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (17+ words) South China Morning Post...

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scmp.com > news > people-culture > trending-china > article > 3365760 > chinese-schools-spark-controversy-over-strict-hair-policy-barring-non-compliant-male-students

Chinese schools spark controversy by barring male students over strict hair rules

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (178+ words) Schools are violating national education law by infringing upon students’ right to education over minor hairstyle issues, says lawyer Two schools in northwestern China have ignited controversy by enforcing a strict hairstyle policy on students, who may be stopped at…...

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scmp.com > news > hong-kong > education > article > 3365707 > hong-kong-school-opens-new-tai-po-campus-after-deadly-wang-fuk-court-blaze

Hong Kong school opens at new Tai Po campus after deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (205+ words) Nearly 600 Tai Po Baptist Public School pupils to begin new term at renovated campus after months of disruption split across two temporary sites Nearly 600 pupils and their teachers at a Hong Kong primary school closed after the deadly Wang Fuk…...

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scmp.com > economy > china-economy > article > 3364848 > exam-scores-reveal-increased-student-interest-chinas-newer-smaller-universities

Exam scores reveal increased student interest in China???s newer, smaller universities

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (194+ words) Research-focused universities with close ties to entrepreneurs and scientists seen as offering competitive advantage in job market A growing number of China’s top high school students are looking beyond traditional elite universities to smaller, newer, research-intensive institutions that offer curricula…...

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scmp.com > news > hong-kong > education > article > 3364608 > over-60-students-get-better-outcomes-after-seeking-university-admission-review

Over 60% of students get better outcomes after seeking university admission review

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (134+ words) Jupas office says it received 453 requests for reconsideration following review of university entrance exam results Nearly two-thirds of Hong Kong students who requested a reconsideration of their university placement due to reviewed entrance exam results will receive a better outcome…...

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scmp.com > news > people-culture > trending-china > article > 3364207 > anxious-chinese-mothers-turn-pricey-parent-awakening-camps-academic-help

Anxious Chinese mothers turn to pricey ‘parent awakening camps’ for academic help

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (134+ words) One camp features unique exercises where coaches blindfold parents and bind their limbs to experience how children feel under strict control Promoted by an increasing number of family-education services on mainland social media, these programmes promise to transform parenting practices…...

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scmp.com > news > hong-kong > education > article > 3364185 > exam-body-defends-denying-unwell-dse-candidate-access-lift-assessment

Exam body defends denying unwell DSE candidate access to lift before assessment

4+ week, 18+ hour ago   (148+ words) Private DSE candidate with history of anxiety alleges invigilator shouted at him during break between exams at Caritas St Joseph Secondary School Hong Kong’s examination authority has defended an invigilator who refused to let a candidate with anxiety use a…...