Hong Kong students need to focus on learning Mandarin under a system where the language is incorporated into the local exam system for primary and secondary pupils, a report commissioned by the state ministry has proposed.
The latest report on the language situation in the Greater Bay Area also suggested simplified Chinese should be granted a legal status in the city, while language policies in Hong Kong and Macau should be enhanced to strengthen national identity.
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