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Hong Kong’s Secretary for Education, Christine Choi Yuk-lin, announced on Thursday that universities building new campuses will receive priority if they avoid taking government loans, instead opting for self-funding or offering more favorable financial proposals than the ones provided by the government. The announcement highlights a preference for institutions demonstrating strong financial independence in their expansion projects.

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On Thursday, Christine Choi Yuk-lin, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Education, announced that new university campuses in Hong Kong would receive priority if they were self-funded and did not seek government loans. Institutions have the option to apply for government-backed loans under indicative terms set by the government, but those choosing not to take out loans or offering competitive financial proposals will be given preference. This decision is part of broader efforts to manage the development of new university towns in Hong Kong, emphasizing self-reliance and financial competitiveness among educational institutions.

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