Reimagining the notion of Hong Kong as an education hub: National imperative for higher education policy

Lo, William Yat Wai; Li, Danling

doi:10.1016/j.ijedudev.2023.102938

Reimagining the notion of Hong Kong as an education hub: National imperative for higher education policy

Lo, William Yat Wai; Li, Danling

Authors

Dr William Yat Wai Lo will.lo@durham.ac.uk
Associate Professor

Danling Li

Abstract

This article examines the evolving concept of Hong Kong as an education hub, with a focus on the influence of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) strategy on higher education development. It begins by reviewing the impacts of the policy of developing Hong Kong into an education hub on the city’s educational landscape and global competitiveness. Subsequently, the article investigates the GBA’s role as a subnational higher education region, highlighting the heightened strategic cooperation between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland in the higher education arena. The cases of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou are examined as examples of cross-border education in the GBA, shedding light on their role in fostering research collaboration and knowledge exchange. The article reimagines the notion of an education hub, underscoring Hong Kong’s transition from a gateway to a radiator, and discusses the implications of this shift for the city’s global and national positioning. Through this analysis, the article examines the dynamics and future prospects of education hub in Hong Kong, particularly within the context of emphasising integration with the Chinese Mainland.

Citation

Lo, W. Y. W., & Li, D. (2023). Reimagining the notion of Hong Kong as an education hub: National imperative for higher education policy. International Journal of Educational Development, 103, Article 102938. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2023.102938

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Nov 5, 2023
Online Publication Date	Nov 16, 2023
Publication Date	2023-11
Deposit Date	Nov 17, 2023
Publicly Available Date	Nov 17, 2023
Journal	International Journal of Educational Development
Print ISSN	0738-0593
Publisher	Elsevier
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	103
Article Number	102938
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2023.102938
Public URL	https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1931574

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