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The New ‘Politically Correct’ History Exams in Hong Kong Give Little Room for Discussion

The New ‘Politically Correct’ History Exams in Hong Kong Give Little Room for Discussion
Students in the HKDSE Public Examination in Hong Kong. Courtesy of HKEAA
Hans Yeung
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Some History teachers wished, that this year, the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) history examination, which took place last Saturday (May 14, 2022), could have returned to normal, after the examination questions last year deviated a lot from those of previous years.

Hans Yeung
Hans Yeung
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Hans Yeung is a former manager at the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, specializing in history assessment. He is also a historian specializing in modern Hong Kong and Chinese history. He is the producer and host of programs on Hong Kong history and a columnist for independent media. He now lives in the UK with his family. Email: [email protected]
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