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Lin, E. (2026, September 21). Hong Kong school withdraws Cantonese graduation video guideline after backlash. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3368290/hong-kong-school-withdraws-cantonese-graduation-video-guideline-after-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed
Lin, Edith. “Hong Kong school withdraws Cantonese graduation video guideline after backlash.” South China Morning Post, 21 Sept. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3368290/hong-kong-school-withdraws-cantonese-graduation-video-guideline-after-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed.
Lin, Edith. “Hong Kong school withdraws Cantonese graduation video guideline after backlash.” South China Morning Post, September 21, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3368290/hong-kong-school-withdraws-cantonese-graduation-video-guideline-after-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed.
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In Hong Kong, a post alleging that Good Hope School banned Cantonese in graduation videos sparked outrage online. In response to the controversy, the Hong Kong Education Bureau urged the school to review its rules for events and maintain communication with stakeholders. The school’s principal, Gary Harfitt, clarified that Cantonese is not forbidden at the institution. On Monday evening, Good Hope School issued a public statement fully withdrawing the guidance paper in question after hearing concerns from the wider community. They expressed regret for any distress caused by their previous document, emphasizing their commitment to biliteracy and trilingualism.