Hong Kong school’s use of simplified Chinese in exams draws backlash from parents

An unprecedented decision by a government-run primary school in Hong Kong to allow pupils to use simplified Chinese characters in tests and examinations has sparked a backlash, with more than 200 parents signing a petition opposing what they described as an “unfair” arrangement. The Education Bureau, which sponsors Shatin Government Primary School, said it had reminded the school that it must fully consult stakeholders before revising its assessment policy. A parent representative accused the...