Hong Kong to review local university student definition amid claims of talent visa abuses


Education authorities will review the definition of local students by Hong Kong’s universities after some mainland Chinese people were accused of exploiting various talent schemes for their children to enjoy cheaper tuition fees.

Under Secretary for Education Jeff Sze Chun-fai said concerns had been raised about children of holders of various talent schemes undergoing Hong Kong’s entrance exams and enrolling in government-funded universities as local students.

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