Hong Kong school bullying cases rise 32% to 496 per year

Education Bureau data shows bullying cases in Hong Kong public schools averaged 496 per academic year from 2022-2025, a 32% increase over the prior three years. A youth group attributes the rise to increased reporting from mental health awareness, though students may also be misclassifying playful banter as bullying. The trend signals a shift in school climate and reporting behavior, but underlying causes remain uncertain.

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