Hong Kong protests: former young offenders sent on mainland China exchange tours

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jess MaFebruary 23, 2026 at 11:36 AM

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Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department has initiated exchange tours to mainland China for former young offenders convicted of crimes related to the 2019 protests. Commissioner Wong Kwok-hing announced the extension of Project PATH, a rehabilitation program, to include those under supervision after release from jail. Starting this month, the tours aim to enhance participants' understanding of national development, Chinese culture, and national identity. The program targets young offenders and those released early who are subject to statutory supervision for at least six months, requiring them to maintain contact with correctional officers and seek permission to leave the city. The goal is to foster a sense of national belonging and patriotism among these individuals.

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Project PATH ×270% 2019 social unrest 70% Wong Kwok-hing 80% China ×280% Hong Kong 90% Correctional Services Department ×290%

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exchange tours 90% hong kong protests 90% young offenders 80% project path 80% mainland china 70% rehabilitation programme 70% correctional services 60% national development 60% national belonging 50% statutory supervision 50%

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