Youth membership in Hong Kong uniformed groups drops 8% over 5 years

Youth membership in Hong Kong’s uniformed groups has declined by 8 per cent over the past five years despite steady government funding, the South China Morning Post has found, a trend attributed to persistently low birth rates and a wider array of extracurricular activities for students. While several lawmakers have called for introducing key performance indicators (KPIs) for uniformed groups to ensure prudent public spending, some organisations are concerned that linking funding to membership...