The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Tsinghua University signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on 22 December 2025, expanding their partnership across diverse fields including public health, engineering, law, and astronomy, further strengthening the partnership between the two institutions in academic research and talent development.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by HKU Acting President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Wong and Tsinghua University President Professor Li Luming. The five MoUs encompass five key areas:
HKU Acting President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Wong said, “As leading higher education institutions in Hong Kong and the Mainland, HKU and Tsinghua University have long maintained close ties in academic collaboration and talent development. I sincerely hope that we will continue to expand and deepen cooperation across more disciplines, fostering frequent and productive academic exchanges to nurture globally competitive talent.”
Following the signing ceremony, a delegation led by Tsinghua University President Professor Li Luming visited HKU’s Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine and its teaching hospital, Queen Mary Hospital. Representatives from HKU’s Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Law also held discussions with their counterparts from Tsinghua University.