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

Youth membership across Hong Kong uniformed groups has experienced an 8 per cent decline over the past five years, according to findings by the South China Morning Post.

The decrease in participation has occurred despite steady government funding for these organizations.

Analysts and observers attribute the downward trend to two primary factors: persistently low birth rates in the region and a growing availability of alternative extracurricular activities for students.