Hong Kong’s No 2 official credits government for success in university rankings

South China Morning Post4 November 2026, 12:00 UTCHong Kong

Hong Kong’s strong performance in the latest regional university rankings – with five institutions among Asia’s top 10 – is the result of sustained government investment and clear policy direction, the city’s No 2 official has said, as a global alliance of 23 universities eyes the Northern Metropolis for collaboration opportunities. Addressing leaders from more than 50 top universities across five continents at the World Class University Presidents Forum 2026 on Wednesday, Chief Secretary Eric...

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