Routledge National Education and Identity in Hong Kong Book

This Routledge publication provides a timely look into the changing landscape of national identity and National Education within the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. As these topics have become significant points of discussion, this book explores how perceptions are shaped in a globalized era. Since the return of sovereignty to China in 1997, the Hong Kong SAR government has moved to advance National Education to build a Chinese national identity through the school system. This research focuses on the perspectives of secondary school teachers, as their viewpoints and choices influence how these concepts are delivered in the classroom. Part of the Routledge Series on Schools and Schooling in Asia, this work offers essential insights for educators, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of politics, identity, and education in Asia. It examines the transition from citizenship education to national education, providing a detailed look at a complex social and political shift.