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Hong Kong, Macau student trip to Beijing shows ‘fruitful results’ of patriotic push

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Hoi-ying, L. (2026, September 23). Hong Kong, Macau student trip to Beijing shows ‘fruitful results’ of patriotic push. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368485/hong-kong-macau-student-trip-beijing-shows-fruitful-results-patriotic-push?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-09-23 · by Lo Hoi-ying

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A five-day trip by 1,200 students from Hong Kong and Macau to Beijing has been highlighted as a success in promoting patriotic education among young people. The visit included tributes to the national flag and immersive experiences designed to reinforce patriotism. According to an official commentary from the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, this event demonstrates the effectiveness of recent efforts by both city governments to implement patriotic education reforms inspired by President Xi Jinping’s directives.
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In early October, 1,200 students from Hong Kong and Macau participated in a five-day trip to Beijing organized by local authorities, aimed at promoting patriotism among young people. The event was highly praised by the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, which stated that the trip showcased significant progress in patriotic education efforts. According to the office's commentary, both President Xi Jinping and the central government viewed this visit as a major success, emphasizing its role in providing "vivid patriotic education" through direct experiences in Beijing. The official narrative highlights how Hong Kong and Macau have been working closely with the mainland to strengthen such educational initiatives for youth over recent years.

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Beijing Hong Kong Macau the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office

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Hong Kong GPE · 3× Macau GPE · 3× Beijing GPE · 2× Gang Ao Ping PERSON · 1× Xi Jinping PERSON · 1× the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office ORG · 1×

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A commentary published by the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office on Tuesday also said that President Xi Jinping and the central government attached great importance to the five-day visit, during which the delegation received “vivid patriotic education” through immersive visits and experiences in the capital.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-23
2026-09-23 · South China Morning Post
Hong Kong, Macau student trip to Beijing shows ‘fruitful results’ of patriotic push · mixed framing

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Hong Kong, Macau student trip to Beijing shows ‘fruitful results’ of patriotic push Five-day visit by 1,200 students reflects ‘powerful’ synergy in patriotic education efforts, official commentary says A Hong Kong and Macau youth delegation trip to Beijing to pay tribute to the national flag has showcased the “fruitful results” of the city governments’ patriotic education efforts, according to the central government. uncertain
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A commentary published by the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office on Tuesday also said that President Xi Jinping and the central government attached great importance to the five-day visit, during which the delegation received “vivid patriotic education” through immersive visits and experiences in the capital. asserted
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“The event fully showed the fruitful results of the Hong Kong and Macau governments’ efforts to strengthen patriotic education for youth,” the office said in a commentary published under the pen name “Gang Ao Ping”. asserted
office → show → name
It added that both governments had thoroughly implemented the spirit of Xi’s speeches, institutionalising patriotic education for youth in recent years. asserted
governments → add → years
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