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2026-09-02

New Hong Kong Primary School Humanities Textbook Traces Chinese Civilization Back 5,000 Years, Sparking Historical Controversy

On September 2, 2026, Hong Kong netizens exposed that a new primary school Grade 5 humanities textbook, approved by the Education Bureau, marks the origin of Chinese civilization at 5000 BC, sparking controversy over historical narratives.

Location: Hong Kong · Importance II · Verification: Reported · View causal chain →