Hong Kong faces teacher flight as China pushes 'patriotism'

Exits more than double in 2 years amid curriculum changes after security law

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Hong Kong primary school students practice for a flag-raising ceremony. © Reuters

KENSAKU IHARA, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- Teachers at Hong Kong schools are resigning at an accelerating turnover rate amid an embrace of mainland-style "patriotic education" by the government that is seen as chilling a once-open atmosphere.

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