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

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Hong Kong Chief Secretary Eric said government investment and policy direction contributed to the city’s strong showing in regional university rankings, with five institutions in Asia’s top 10. A global alliance of 23 universities is also exploring collaboration opportunities in the Northern Metropolis.

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...