Chinese University of Hong Kong vice-president ‘resigns’ after less than a year

Kenneth Chen Wei-on has resigned as vice-president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), less than a year after his appointment, the Post has learned.

Chen was appointed to a three-year term from September last year, replacing Eric Ng Shu-pui who was abruptly dismissed after signing a petition opposing a Legislative Council bill to reduce the size of the university’s council.

Three insiders at CUHK told the Post about Chen’s resignation, with one saying that he “did not find the work environment suited him”.

On Thursday night, a spokeswoman for the university confirmed that he would leave his role in mid-September.

Chen’s responsibilities included administration and overseeing infrastructure development.

In a statement last year, the university expressed confidence that Chen would help “elevate the university’s international reputation, promote sustainable development and achieve institutional excellence”.