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Hong Kong government investment drives university success in regional rankings

Hong Kong's top official attributed the city's strong showing in the QS Asia University Rankings to consistent government investment and strategic policy. Five Hong Kong institutions were ranked among the top 10 in the region. A global alliance of 23 universities is now exploring partnership opportunities within Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis project. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · William Yiu ·

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

    Hong Kong’s strong performance in a leading regional university league table – 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…