Education secretary Eddie Ng Hak-kim has defended Beijing’s new national education initiative in Hong Kong schools, which is aimed at putting a stop to the pro-independence debate. Ng said it was not an attempt at “brainwashing,” despite opposition from the pro-democracy education sector lawmaker, who said it represents more political interference in schools. It came after an addition … Continue reading Beijing’s new initiative to stifle independence debate in schools ‘not brainwashing,’ says education sec.