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SUN · 2026-09-20 · 10:57 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0920-112678
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Hong Kong school told to review arrangements after alleged Cantonese video ban

Hong Kong's Education Bureau has instructed a local secondary school to review its event arrangements following an online outcry over an alleged ban on Cantonese in graduation videos. The school has initiated its crisis management team and communicated with teachers and students to address the situation.

Theodora YuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-20 · 10:57 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Hong Kong school told to review arrangements after alleged Cantonese video ban
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Hong Kong's Education Bureau has instructed a local secondary school to review its event arrangements following an online outcry over an alleged ban on Cantonese in graduation videos. The school has initiated its crisis management team and communicated with teachers and students to address the situation. The Education Bureau stated it has urged the school to examine relevant event arrangements and ensure effective communication with stakeholders. The bureau will continue to engage with the school, offering guidance and support.

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Key claims

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The Education Bureau will provide guidance and support to the school.

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The school sent an email to teachers and students to clarify the matter.

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The school activated its crisis management team to address the issue.

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Hong Kong education authorities urged a school to review event arrangements after an online post alleged a Cantonese video ban.

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Full report

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Hong Kong’s education authorities have urged a local secondary school to review its arrangements for events after a post alleging the school banned Cantonese in graduation videos sparked outrage online.In a response to the South China Morning Post on Sunday, the government said the school had activated its crisis management team to follow up on the issue and sent an email to all teachers and students to clarify the matter.“The Education Bureau has urged the school to review the relevant event arrangements and maintain effective communication with stakeholders,” a government spokeswoman said.“The bureau will remain in contact with the school to provide appropriate guidance and support.”
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