Beijing blanketed Hong Kong in a sweeping national security law last year in response to months of huge and often violent democracy protests that convulsed the international business hub. Thursday's education day, the first since the security law's imposition last June, saw activities held across the city that burnished the security forces and outlined the threats China perceives it faces in Hong Kong. "For all deeds that endanger national security and Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, the central authorities will take action as necessary," he said. Schools have been a major focus for authorities as they seek to incubate loyalty from an early age and national security day activities were held across classrooms featuring "games and puzzles". Education authorities have already ordered children as young as six to be taught about the four new national security crimes -- subversion, secession, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 15, 2021 13:18 UTC