Hong Kong: Education Chief Urges English Emphasis
Hong Kong’s students must master English to ensure the country’s global competitiveness. This was the message today from Secretary for Education Michael Suen, speaking at the Heung Hoi Ching Kok Lin Association’s Secondary & Primary Schools & Kindergartens.
He shared with students views raised among member economies at the fourth APEC Education Ministerial Meeting he attended earlier this month.
“Discussions focused on enhancing the competencies of students and developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes students must possess to face the challenges of the 21st century. Member economies endorsed the priority area of encouraging students to learn each other’s languages. This priority is seen as a key way to strengthen youths’ competitiveness in the global market and to understand other cultures.”
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