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Is AI adoption causing ‘utilitarian’ employers to reduce entry-level hiring?

South China Morning Post · · 176 words · By Eric Jiang
AI-driven unemployment Hong Kong graduate job market
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“Labour chief Chris Sun says vacancies for Hong Kong graduates have fallen by 61 per cent in three years”
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While Wikipedia confirms that Chris Sun is the Secretary for Labour and Welfare in Hong Kong, none of the provided evidence (web search or Wikipedia) contains any data regarding job vacancy percentages or the specific claim that they fell by 61 per cent.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chris Sun Yuk-han (Chinese: 孫玉菡) is the current Secretary for Labour and Welfare in Hong Kong, appointed on 1 July 2022 as part of John Lee's administration.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Principal officials (Chinese: 主要官員), according to the Basic Law, are government officials who are nominated by the Chief Executive and appointed by the State Council of the People's Republic of China.…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 26 November 2025, a large fire broke out at the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Tai Po District, New Territories, Hong Kong, and burned for 43 hours and 27 minutes. Seven out of the eight block…
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“University student Harry Dong has spent more than two months sending out roughly 30 to 40 job applications across Hong Kong’s event management, technology and education sectors”
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The provided evidence consists of general job search portals (Jobsdb, Careerjet) and unrelated Wikipedia entries. There is no mention of an individual named Harry Dong or his specific job application history.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival is a South Korean reality competition show, where male vocalists ranging from current and former idol members, soloists, singer-songwriters, musical actors and indiv…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New Jersey Inventor's Hall of Fame was established in 1987 to honor individuals and corporations in New Jersey for their inventions. Award recipients are recognized at the annual Award Banquet Din…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shin Hye-sun (Korean: 신혜선; born August 31, 1989) is a South Korean actress. She debuted in the television series School 2013. In 2017, Shin played her first leading role and became well known in the w…
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“The 23-year-old University of Hong Kong student, who will graduate in December”
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The evidence confirms the existence of the University of Hong Kong, but there is no information regarding a student named Harry Dong, his age, or his graduation date.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Southern Praying Mantis (Chinese: 南派螳螂) is a Chinese martial art originating with the Hakka people. It is most closely associated with Hakka-origin styles such as Southern Dragon Kung Fu and Bak Mei. …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since the "Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" came into effect on July 1, 2020, there have been media reports that …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chen Dong (simplified Chinese: 陈冬; traditional Chinese: 陳冬; pinyin: Chén Dōng; born 12 December 1978) is a Chinese fighter pilot and taikonaut selected as part of the Shenzhou program. A fighter pilot…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_Dong_(taikonaut)
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