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Hong Kong Revamps Curriculum to Instill Patriotism in Kids

4/17/2026

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On April 16, 2026, the Hong Kong Education Bureau introduced a revised Values Education Curriculum Framework to foster patriotic identity in six-year-olds.
The framework applies to all schools and emphasizes national identity more than the 2021 version.
It outlines 12 core values, including perseverance and responsibility.
It also directs schools to deepen understanding of China's constitution, the Basic Law, and national security education as part of a broader patriotism effort.

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On April 16, 2026, the Hong Kong Education Bureau introduced a revised Values Education Curriculum Framework to foster patriotic identity in six-year-olds.
The framework applies to all schools and emphasizes national identity more than the 2021 version.
It outlines 12 core values, including perseverance and responsibility.
It also directs schools to deepen understanding of China's constitution, the Basic Law, and national security education as part of a broader patriotism effort.