Key facts
- Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee vowed to expand a proposed university town near the border by tenfold to 1,000 hectares.
- The concept of linking education with industry was endorsed by Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.
- The university town is a key component of the 30,000-hectare Northern Metropolis megaproject.
- Lee stated the district should integrate spaces for innovation, industry development, and urban space.
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has pledged a tenfold expansion of a proposed university town near the mainland border, aiming to increase its size to 1,000 hectares. This initiative is part of the larger 30,000-hectare Northern Metropolis megaproject designed to stimulate economic growth.
Lee's announcement followed an endorsement of the concept by Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, who highlighted the importance of linking education with industry and technology development. Xia also recognized the Northern Metropolis as a significant economic engine for the city.
Lee stated that the university town should evolve into a district encompassing education, innovation and technology, talent, industry, and urban space. The expansion aims to integrate these elements and gather talent more effectively.