news Scmp World 2026-07-31

Mainland DSE Exam Candidates Face 220% Fee Hike to HK$8,000

Students taking Hong Kong's university entrance exams in mainland China will see their registration fees jump 220% to HK$8,000 next year. Local students will face a smaller increase of 4%.

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