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Autonomous vehicles

Opinion | Embracing autonomous vehicles can revolutionise Hong Kong transport

Infrastructure upgrades, clear regulations, public engagement and cross-border collaboration can help establish the city as a leader in next-generation mobility.

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AI | Artificial intelligence oversight divides China, US policymakers

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong public universities to seek more top-notch overseas students: minister

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Crime in Hong Kong

Woman, 45, arrested after brandishing knife at City University of Hong Kong

Police say ‘agitated’ woman was looking for her husband on campus.

Hong Kong police have arrested a 45-year-old woman for allegedly brandishing a knife at the City University campus in Kowloon Tong. Photo: Felix Wong
Universities in Hong Kong

6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings

University of Hong Kong climbs to 11th place, beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions.

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US-China trade war

‘Trade shocks’ force China’s firms to invest more efficiently: researchers

New paper argues tariffs curb wasteful investment, but analysts warn findings may not apply to current China–US trade tensions.

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Hong Kong courts

Student jailed for more than 25 weeks for attacking 5 at Hong Kong campus

Wang Haoyu earlier admitted to attacking woman who asked him to turn down volume on his phone and striking another four people.

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Psychiatrists have said the defendant showed signs of struggling to control his emotions or interact with other people. Photo: Handout
Science

Why this earth scientist sees China as ‘the great hope’ for climate research

Benjamin Horton, the new dean of CityU’s energy and environment school, points to funding, advances in green tech and government support.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong can regulate video game loot boxes by enforcing its laws

Readers discuss how to tackle gambling-like products, support for working mothers, Hong Kong’s tourism revival, and promoting recycling.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested over attack on 5 people at Hong Kong’s City University campus

Suspect attacked 39-year-old woman who reportedly asked him to turn down phone volume before hitting intervening staff and police.

The suspect was apprehended in a university library. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Are Hong Kong’s universities attracting enough students from outside mainland China?

Data shows nearly 75 per cent of Hong Kong’s non-local, first-year undergraduates at public universities are from mainland.

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Data obtained by the Post from the University Grants Committee shows that 5,582 non-local, first-year students were admitted by the city’s eight universities in the 2024-25 academic year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Baptist University, like CityU, can ‘afford’ 3 to 5% spending cut

President Alexander Wai also confident his institution can win bid for third medical school with advisers ‘not exposed to geopolitical risks’.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s CityU can ‘bear 3 to 5% funding cut’, says head

Freddy Boey says university will avoid firing employees and focus on digitalisation effort to enhance efficiency.

Food and Drinks

Mouthing Off | Sugar, salt … durian. A device zaps your tongue into tasting them all

Scientists at City University of Hong Kong have invented a device that can mimic flavours by zapping the tongue with an electric current.

The gadget looks like a lollipop and is able to send VR taste sensations when electrified. Photo: PNAS
Peking University

Facing regional rivals often ‘is key to raising levels’: City University coach

Hong Kong’s university champions are beaten 89-49 by Korean powerhouses Yonsei in a test event for a pan-regional collegiate league next year.

City University of Hong Kong (in white) lost by 40 points to Yonsei University of South Korea on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

3 universities in Hong Kong among top 10 in major ranking of Asian institutions

HKU holds No 2 position, CUHK rises to No 6 and CityU to No 10, marking first time three institutions placed in top 10 of Asian University Rankings.

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Education in Hong Kong

Universities in Hong Kong admit more non-local students after intake quota doubled

Baptist University says number of first-year, non-local students for 2024-25 to increase by nearly 200 per cent from last year.

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Crime in Hong Kong

PhD student at university in Hong Kong admits splashing semen on woman

Lai Changwei, 26, pleads guilty to indecent assault, which magistrate calls an ‘extremely insulting’ offence against his victim, 22

The student, 26, pleaded guilty at West Kowloon Court in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Talent-hungry Hong Kong can drop the hard sell and learn from Singapore

One-sided comparisons only expose Hong Kong’s insecurities; it should focus on learning from Singapore’s success in attracting global talent

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CityUHK lecture focuses on vital skills

CityUHK lecture series kicks off with focus on skills for social mobility

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Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Rethink Hong Kong institutions’ English programmes for the digital age

Readers discuss a burgeoning market for practical English courses, the waste of staff time that is a meeting, and the low priority given to language in Hong Kong.

Students arrive for the DSE English exam at a school in North Point in 2023. Senior secondary students have been able to take business and marketing-related English courses as electives under the auspices of the Education Bureau. Photo: Dickson Lee
Harmony in the Urban Jungle

Harmony in the Urban Jungle

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The SDGs comprise 17 interconnected goals, each addressing a specific aspect of sustainable development.
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Pushing the Boundaries of Linguistics Research and Teaching

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Charting the Complexities of Cities

Leading CityUHK’s Department of Public and International Affairs, Professor Eddie HUI investigates the crux of urban policy and public management in the hope of enhancing citizens’ quality of life

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A Pathway to a Deeper Understanding of Global Realities

English scholars, like Professor Jason HARDING, can greatly contribute to human understanding of our lived experience, helping to define meaning and purpose for citizens in the modern world

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Harding hopes to promote awareness of the complex relationship between technology, the humanities and ethics in our rapidly changing world.
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Empowering Youths for Social Rejuvenation

In our fast-paced and ever-changing world, teenagers today face immense stress from multiple aspects of their lives. Professor Cherry TAM believes social entrepreneurship education and training can be key solutions to help enhance the psychological strength, resilience and self-esteem among young people today

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Tam says there are numerous benefits to social entrepreneurship education, including gains in self-worth, self-awareness and self-confidence.
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Sustainability as the “New Black”: Transforming the Language of Marketing

As consumers make eco-conscious purchasing decisions and shareholders monitor environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, Professor Esterina NERVINO believes it is vital that students interested in sustainability professions can communicate the new discourse to them

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Distinguished Economist Spots the Lodestar in China’s Economy

Together with the Youth of Guangzhou and Hong Kong Association, CityUHK’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) hosted a public seminar, featuring distinguished guest speaker Professor Justin LIN Yifu, on China’s economy and its influential role in the global arena

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