Hong Kong's primary and secondary students are gearing up for national education. The subject becomes compulsory beginning with the 2012-2013 school year. War veterans and leading academics, who have clamored for a long time for the policy to be implemented, have given it a big thumbs-up, calling it an auspicious start as the city marks the 15th anniversary of the handover. Sl Luo writes.

(HK Edition 06/20/2012 page4)