English lessons in Hong Kong primary schools to cover national security


Hong Kong primary schools will need to strengthen patriotic and national security education under a revised curriculum guide for the English-language subject.

The previous edition of the guide suggested English teachers let pupils explore value-laden matters including human rights and equal opportunities but they have been replaced by issues such as respect for others, animal rights and environmental protection.

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