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  "id": 5053590,
  "title": "City University of Hong Kong disciplinary panel probes orientation camp after viral video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/city-university-of-hong-kong-disciplinary-panel-probes-orientation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T08:53:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hong Kong Free Press",
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    "url": "https://hongkongfp.com/2026/09/02/city-university-of-hong-kong-disciplinary-panel-probes-orientation-camp-after-viral-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has initiated an investigation into a controversial orientation camp activity that sparked outrage after a video circulated on social media. The video, which went viral, depicts a shirtless male student carrying a female student in a bra during a disco night event. CityU confirmed the establishment of a disciplinary panel to address the incident, stating that appropriate action will be taken based on the severity of the misconduct. The university emphasized that student groups organizing orientation camps must adhere to a code of conduct and complete mandatory training, including an anti-sexual harassment workshop. CityU expressed deep concern over the inappropriate behavior and unnecessary disturbance caused by the incident, asserting that any conduct undermining student dignity will not be tolerated. The incident comes amid a series of sexual misconduct and bullying allegations reported at universities in Hong Kong, prompting the Education Bureau to mandate stricter oversight of student-led orientation activities.",
  "summary": "The City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has launched an investigation into an orientation camp activity that was pictured in a viral video showing a shirtless male student carrying a female student in a bra. In response to media enquiries, CityU said it had set up a disciplinary panel to meet with the camp’s organisers. […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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