Professor Wang Gungwu compares US-China rivalry to the US-Soviet Cold War, suggesting both powers will avoid direct conflict due to nuclear weapons and instead rely on proxy conflicts and strategies to undermine each other's power.
Chinese University of Hong Kong President Dennis Lo, a pioneer in non-invasive prenatal testing, downplays Nobel Prize speculation, focusing instead on his scientific work and team.
CUHK President Dennis Lo Yuk-ming stated the pathway for re-establishing a central student union remains open via legal registration and pushed back against overreliance on mainland student intake.
Hong Kong parents are urged to vaccinate their children against respiratory infections as the city faces a triple threat from influenza, Covid-19, and RSV, following its first child flu death of the year.
A University of Hong Kong virologist, Vijaykrishna Dhanasekaran, was given a 2-year bind-over order and fined HK$800 for assaulting a stranger and damaging his phone in a trivial dispute at an MTR station in August 2025.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong announced plans to reform its mandatory General Education programme, integrating national education and global perspectives as part of its new 2026-2030 strategic plan under president Dennis Lo Yuk-ming.
Top scorers admitted to the University of Hong Kong's medical school aim to combine clinical practice with medical research, inspired by personal mentors and a desire to contribute to society.
An insider suggests the University of Hong Kong needs a new leader with a fresh mindset to drive change, particularly regarding the Northern Metropolis megaproject and leveraging technology. The current president's contract expires in two years.
Doctoral researcher Hu Qi's experience highlights the urgent demand for AI talent, with tech companies and recruiters actively seeking to secure top graduates years before they complete their degrees due to a short supply of skilled professionals.
A Hong Kong fertility clinic employee is wanted by police for allegedly lying to cover up a mistake involving mixed-up embryo biopsy specimens. The Malaysian worker was interviewed, left Hong Kong, resigned, and is now on a wanted list for fraud.
Hong Kong researchers at CUHK are testing a surgical procedure for Alzheimer's, pioneered in mainland China, which has shown promise in improving patients' daily functions. The procedure was banned for unregulated use in mainland China due to safety concerns, prompting CUHK's controlled trials.
A University of Hong Kong study found medical students with musical experience performed surgical tasks 10% faster and more skilfully, completing them nearly 26 seconds quicker on average. Sixth-year student Sien Gurr's experience supported these findings, attributing her precision and stress management to musical training.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) plans to construct a new medical building and its 10th college in Pak Shek Kok to enhance research capabilities. CUHK President Dennis Lo Yuk-ming stated the university will also provide more talent accommodation to counter high housing costs, aligning with government plans for improved transport connectivity in the area.
The Research Grants Council (RGC) has allocated a total of HK$478 million to Hong Kong universities for research initiatives under the Areas of Excellence (AoE) and Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS), with City University, HKU, and Polytechnic University receiving the most funding.
Hong Kong's Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine launched the city's first community pharmacist-led osteoporosis screening program. The scheme identifies high-risk patients for bone density scans, addressing the high rate of undiagnosed cases and severe mortality associated with hip fractures in the elderly.
A University of Hong Kong study found that targeted viral surveillance of transit passengers at Hong Kong and UAE aviation hubs could accelerate global detection of new variants by about three days, establishing an early warning system.
A Chinese academic warns China must overhaul its innovation ecosystem, particularly in AI, to avoid losing technological sovereignty and national security to the US. Huang Ping advocates for backing open-source AI, implementing unconventional talent reforms, and shifting research from universities to tech enterprises.
A Chinese commentator states the US is a declining hegemony but warns underestimating it would be a "fatal mistake." Despite China surpassing the US in global approval ratings, the US retains dominance due to its currency, military, and technology.
Professor Robert Li, now at CUHK Business School, applies a 'compleat scholar' approach, integrating cross-disciplinary research with real-world impact in hospitality and tourism. His work bridges academic inquiry and industry practice, focusing on destination image, well-being, and the experience economy, connecting East and West.
Lawmaker Wong is suspected of drink-driving, careless driving, and failing to stop and report after a traffic accident. He allegedly failed to inform the legislature or fellow lawmakers before the incident became public, potentially breaching the members' code of conduct.
Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai has apologised for "causing inconvenience" after his arrest for suspected drink-driving, careless driving, and failing to stop and report an accident on the CUHK campus. The incident involved his car crashing into two parked vehicles. He was granted bail and is due to report to police in late July.
Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, careless driving, and failing to stop and report an accident after allegedly crashing into two vehicles on the Chinese University of Hong Kong campus. He was granted bail and is due to report back to police in late July.
Climate scientist Li Xueke leaves the University of Pennsylvania for City University of Hong Kong to contribute to the global green economy, citing Hong Kong as an exciting front line in addressing climate challenges.
A survey of UK schools reveals mixed adoption of AI. 40% are using it, 40% are learning, and 40% are delaying due to talent, manpower, and funding issues. Focus is on teaching applications.
