Hong Kong develops university hubs to attract global talent

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Hong Kong is developing three massive university towns near the mainland Chinese border to attract top global academics, strengthen research capabilities, and forge industry partnerships.

Sited within the sprawling Northern Metropolis megaproject, the three hubs, San Tin, Hung Shui Kiu, and Ta Kwu Ling, will cover a combined 1,000 hectares. Approximately 300 hectares are earmarked for campuses, while the remaining areas will feature integrated technology, industrial, and residential zones. First proposed in 2024, the initiative aims to blend urban living with education, technology, and talent development.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu pitched the vision at the Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit in late October, inviting foreign universities to set up operations in the new border developments, the South China Morning Post reported.

To promote synergy between academia and the corporate sector, the government will encourage researchers to work directly with businesses and invite industry professionals to contribute to university teaching.

Lee stated the three hubs are designed to "woo the world's finest scholars and students" and bring research and industry closer together so that they can "complement and reinforce one another."

"We will invite institutions to establish basic research institutes and large-scale shared research platforms, including high-performance computing centers, joint laboratories, and interdisciplinary research centers," he said, as quoted by China Daily.

West Kowloon District in Hong Kong in 2024. Photo by Unsplash/Jason Yuen

Under a five-year blueprint unveiled in September, each town will serve a distinct purpose, according to a report on the official news site of the Hong Kong government.

San Tin University Town will focus on medicine, life sciences, artificial intelligence, robotics, and microelectronics. It will also host a new medical school and an integrated teaching hospital for the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Hung Shui Kiu will serve as a hub for smart manufacturing, applied post-secondary education, and international talent.

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