Facing its third closure threat in two decades due to declining student numbers, the 57-year-old Fresh Fish Traders School in Hong Kong will merge with a neighboring institution. This reflects a city-wide demographic challenge.

A Hong Kong primary school facing its third closure threat in two decades due to declining enrolment announced on Tuesday that it will merge with a neighbouring institution from the new academic year in September. The 57-year-old Fresh Fish Traders School in Tai Kok Tsui was among 15 institutions allocated zero Primary One classes for the coming term amid a persistent drop in the city’s student population. The decision follows a warning issued by education authorities two months ago. Under a...