Hong Kong Baptist University may issue bonds to finance development

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Matthew ChengMarch 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM

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Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is considering issuing bonds to finance future development projects, including campus redevelopment and its new Chinese medicine hospital. University President Alexander Wai Ping-kong stated that funding is needed for these initiatives, and bond issuance is being actively considered as a potential solution. Wai emphasized the need for caution to avoid placing undue financial pressure on future university management. The Chinese medicine hospital, operated by an HKBU-affiliated company, opened in December. Wai made these remarks while attending the "two sessions" political gathering in Beijing.

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Beijing 40% China 40% South China Morning Post 50% Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference 60% Hong Kong 70% Alexander Wai Ping-kong ×280% Hong Kong Baptist University ×390%

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hong kong baptist university 100% bond issuance 90% chinese medicine hospital 80% university funding 80% campus redevelopment 70% financing 60% public institution 50% financial management 40%

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Hong Kong

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