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Mainland China
Call to close loopholes in Hong Kong’s child sexual offence bill
NGOs say amendment bill should offer better protections for young victims giving evidence in court and create new offences for persistant abuse.
2 Apr 2026 - 9:34PM
Wellness
How this Hong Kong mother of an autistic son is helping others like him
1 Apr 2026 - 10:15AM
Wellness
What is autism? Understanding the spectrum, gut-brain connection and more
31 Mar 2026 - 11:00AM
Hong Kong society
Navigating autism in Hong Kong
Amid mounting challenges for Hong Kong’s rising autistic population, the South China Morning Post examines how the city can mobilise stronger support to turn systemic hurdles into opportunities for inclusion.
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Hong Kong society
More websites, mobile apps for children collecting personal data: study
Global investigation examined 876 websites and mobile apps designed specifically for children across multiple sectors.
25 Mar 2026 - 9:23PM
Hong Kong courts
Leniency shown to Hong Kong immigration worker who repeatedly assaulted wife and son
Magistrate accepts one-year probation recommendation, citing risk of job and pension loss, after initially imposing community service sentence.
25 Mar 2026 - 3:14PM
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Hong Kong youth
Opinion
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Our stressed children need a different kind of education
Mental health requires the cultivation of an inner life: a capacity for meaning, connection and orientation in a shifting world.
25 Mar 2026 - 11:06AM
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Hong Kong society
Letters
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How Hong Kong can map a path forward for mandatory reporting of child abuse
Readers discuss ways for the city to better protect children while supporting mandated reporters of abuse, cruelty to animals, and the Epstein scandal.
24 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Mother arrested after son, 12, told police she beat him with a rattan cane
Woman, 41, arrested at flat in Wong Tai Sin while boy taken to hospital for treatment.
22 Mar 2026 - 11:14AM
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Good Schools Guide
Will the Hong Kong government weight-management plan really help kids?
The proposed action plan includes the Education Bureau’s suggestion of school weigh-ins, which has sparked concern among dietitians, psychologists and NGOs.
20 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
Education in Hong Kong
What brought John Lee’s alma mater to the brink of closure?
Hong Kong’s leader graduated from Five Districts Business Welfare Association School in 1970.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:20PM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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Families need not feel targeted by the child safeguarding process
Readers discuss the structured process around child abuse reporting, the reach of fire safety education, and ice hockey in Hong Kong.
13 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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In confronting child abuse, Hong Kong must reckon with the problem’s origins
Readers discuss the cycle of abuse, and an opportunity for Hongkongers to learn more about Ramadan.
11 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Immigration Department worker who repeatedly assaulted wife, son spared jail
Defendant ‘ATK’ sentenced to 200 hours of community service for assaults that took place between 2021 and 2025.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:06PM
Hong Kong society
Editorial
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A deeper solution to child abuse lies in breaking vicious cycles
A landmark study shows how childhood trauma could shape parenting styles. A mindset change is needed to protect children from harm.
1 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong society
Breaking the cycle: Hong Kong parents wrestle with impact of their own abuse
Experts urge cultural change to end intergenerational violence as landmark study reveals childhood trauma still shapes parenting patterns.
19 Feb 2026 - 1:43PM
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Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong court grants couple parenting rights in mainland Chinese surrogacy case
Couple turned to court after failing to secure identification cards, but ruling not expected to set precedent, lawyer says.
15 Feb 2026 - 8:04PM
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Hong Kong society
Letters
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To protect children, professionals could also watch family dynamics
Readers discuss how to better implement child protection, and the financial meaning of lai see.
14 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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What Hong Kong’s abuse reporting law means for child-facing professionals
Readers discuss the implications of the new law, and support for sexual minority rights.
23 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest 2 women as child abuse allegation goes viral online
Father makes social media post accusing helper of causing son’s brain haemorrhage day after two women arrested by police.
21 Jan 2026 - 4:45PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong parents of special needs children fear abuse claims under new law
As the new mandatory reporting law takes effect, parents already under ‘tremendous pressure’ plead for greater understanding and support.
21 Jan 2026 - 12:14AM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong professionals brace for tough calls under new child abuse law
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance takes effect on Tuesday, covering over 100,000 people across 25 professions.
20 Jan 2026 - 10:08AM
Good Schools Guide
Technology set to play a bigger role in SEN assessment and intervention
Improved awareness and early detection have seen a rise in special education needs diagnoses, and while the stigma is fading, challenges remain.
19 Jan 2026 - 10:28AM
Hong Kong society
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws
The city’s children need better legal protection from cruelty, sexual grooming and internet advances.
25 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong society
Are Hong Kong teachers, healthcare and social workers more alert to child abuse?
Professionals account for second-largest proportion of calls to reporting hotline in 2024-25, at about 18 per cent, NGO says.
21 Nov 2025 - 2:27AM
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong man jailed for 7 years for killing 3-month-old; wife also abused baby
Defendant admits to manslaughter after court hears evidence that he had thrust cotton bud into infant’s throat and scorched him with hairdryer.
19 Nov 2025 - 4:05AM
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Good Schools Guide
How Hong Kong schools are assessing students beyond just grades
Non-academic attributes, from cognitive abilities to social-emotional skills, are being assessed for a more complete profile.
31 Oct 2025 - 6:15AM
Good Schools Guide
How Hong Kong’s kindergartens are shaping future academic success
Kindergarten admissions can have a profound influence on future educational and even career success.
17 Oct 2025 - 12:42PM
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