‘Too slow’: Hong Kong’s new university town faces questions over plans

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by William Yiu,Matthew Cheng,Leopold ChenMarch 20, 2026 at 01:30 AM

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Hong Kong's Baptist University is considering relocating its campus to the proposed Northern Metropolis, a new academic town near the mainland Chinese border. The move, part of a larger megaproject to develop the border region, aims to capitalize on proximity to Shenzhen and the Lok Ma Chau Loop's innovation and technology park. Baptist University hopes to leverage resources in the area for its students and professors. Eighteen other local institutions have also submitted proposals to establish operations in the Northern Metropolis, envisioning satellite campuses, vocational education programs, and industry collaborations. The Northern Metropolis project seeks to transform 30,000 hectares of land into an economic and housing hub.

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