U.S. News & World Report released its latest annual Best Global Universities rankings on June 16th, with all five Hong Kong universities making the list ranking among the top 100 globally, and all achieving improvements in their rankings.
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U.S. News & World Report released its latest annual Best Global Universities rankings on June 16th, with all five Hong Kong universities making the list ranking among the top 100 globally, and all achieving improvements in their rankings. Photo source: reference image
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Photo source: reference image
City University of Hong Kong (CityU), Photo source: reference image
Tsinghua University, Photo source: reference image
U.S. News & World Report released its latest annual Best Global Universities rankings on June 16th, with all five Hong Kong universities making the list ranking among the top 100 globally, and all achieving improvements in their rankings. Photo source: reference image
Hong Kong universities delivered an outstanding performance, with all five schools on the list showing significant improvements in their rankings compared to last year. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) jumped 9 places to 28th globally, ranking 1st in Hong Kong; the University of Hong Kong (HKU) rose 4 places to 40th globally; City University of Hong Kong (CityU) jumped 7 places to 47th globally, ranking 9th in Asia and 3rd in Hong Kong; the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) rose 6 places to 52nd globally; and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) surged 19 places to 82nd globally.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Photo source: reference image
CityU Tops 10 Disciplines in Hong Kong
CityU boasts 10 disciplines ranked 1st in Hong Kong and 15 disciplines ranked among the top 50 globally, with Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, Condensed Matter Physics, Energy and Fuels, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and Optics all ranking in the top ten globally.
Prof Lee Chun Sing, Acting President of CityU, stated, "CityU's international rankings have consistently reached new heights, with disciplines ranking among the world's top, reflecting its continuously improving teaching and research strength as well as leading position in international development. In the future, CityU will continue to lead the development of higher education, cultivate leader talents with a global perspective, and contribute to promoting the 'Study in Hong Kong' brand and building an international hub for tertiary education."
City University of Hong Kong (CityU), Photo source: reference image
11 Mainland Universities Enter Top 100
Among Mainland universities, a total of 11 universities have entered the global top 100. Tsinghua University broke into the top 10 for the first time, ranking 6th globally; Peking University ranked 19th.
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The rankings cover more than 2,600 universities in over 100 countries and regions worldwide.
First ever Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation hosted in Saudi Arabia, bridging two cultures and cinematic worlds
The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation made its historic debut in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, from June 12 to 14, introducing contemporary Hong Kong cinema to local audiences for the first time.
Presented by the Asian Film Awards Academy, with support from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai (HKETO Dubai), the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, and the Film Development Fund, the inaugural Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation – Saudi Arabia took place at a leading cinema chain in the Saudi capital. The programme featured four new films from Hong Kong filmmakers, showcasing a diverse range of genres – from action thrillers and suspenseful dramas to deeply compelling human stories.
Nearly 200 guests attended the opening reception to interact with Directors Njo Kui-ying ("Road to Vendetta") and Chou Man-yu ("Behind the Shadows") who traveled to Riyadh to join the landmark occasion. Other distinguished guests included the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr Chang Hua; senior representatives from local government and regulatory bodies, including the Saudi Film Commission and the General Authority for Media Regulation; as well as members of the local business and cultural communities. The festival debut of opening film "Road to Vendetta", also its Middle East premiere, was screened to a full house with enthusiastic response.
To enable better audience understanding about Hong Kong cinema, post-screening sharing sessions were held with Directors Njo and Chou, who discussed the inspirations and creative processes behind their works. Additional films featured in the festival included "Ciao UFO" and "Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert".
Speaking at the opening reception, Director-General of HKETO Dubai, Mr Simon Chan, highlighted Saudi Arabia's remarkable cinematic renaissance and thriving creative industries driven by Vision 2030. He further noted that as the current official representation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in the Middle East region, HKETO Dubai has been actively working to promote diverse exchanges and liaison between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia across multiple sectors, including business, cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
"The Government is committed to promoting the development of arts, culture and creative industries, with over $9 billion in total injected into the CreateSmart Initiative and the Film Development Fund. The Government also actively supports the development of our local film industry through funding schemes and industry activities for deepening cultural exchange and expanding markets. We are hopeful that hosting the inaugural Hong Kong film festival in Saudi Arabia will allow more local audiences to experience Hong Kong cinema, and strengthen cultural connections between Hong Kong and Middle East audiences and filmmakers in the industry," Mr Chan said.
HKETO Dubai will continue to support Hong Kong's cultural and creative industries by fostering cross-regional exchanges and creating new opportunities through collaboration with stakeholders in the Middle East region.
First ever Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation hosted in Saudi Arabia, bridging two cultures and cinematic worlds Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
First ever Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation hosted in Saudi Arabia, bridging two cultures and cinematic worlds Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
First ever Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation hosted in Saudi Arabia, bridging two cultures and cinematic worlds Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
First ever Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation hosted in Saudi Arabia, bridging two cultures and cinematic worlds Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
First ever Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation hosted in Saudi Arabia, bridging two cultures and cinematic worlds Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
First ever Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation hosted in Saudi Arabia, bridging two cultures and cinematic worlds Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
First ever Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation hosted in Saudi Arabia, bridging two cultures and cinematic worlds Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
