Candidates take the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education examination at the Hong Kong University Graduate Association College on April 21, 2023. (PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)

Over 50,000 students sat their Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education written exams on Friday, with the first subject being English language.

Temperature monitoring and hand sanitizers were provided at the registration counters, to ensure a safe and healthy exam environment.

The candidates are also required to fill in a health declaration form after daily temperature measurements and wear their face masks during the whole duration of the tests.

The photos, provided to China Daily, were taken at the Hong Kong University Graduate Association College.