“哈佛事件”之后，香港高校已发出36份“转校”录取通知书

Core Viewpoint - The number of overseas students applying to Hong Kong universities has significantly increased this year, partly due to the pressures faced by Harvard University from the U.S. government, which has indirectly benefited Hong Kong's international higher education ambitions [1][2]. Group 1: Overseas Student Applications - As of June 26, Hong Kong's eight public universities received approximately 850 inquiries related to the sudden changes in overseas higher education policies, with 36 admission offers already sent out [1]. - The University of Hong Kong issued the most admission offers, totaling 16, followed by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with 15 offers, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Lingnan University with 3 and 2 offers, respectively [1]. - The University of Hong Kong reported around 300 inquiries from American students, including over 100 transfer applications, particularly from Harvard students [1]. Group 2: Institutional Responses - Hong Kong universities, including the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and City University, are actively welcoming international students from Harvard, prioritizing their admission applications, credit transfers, visa assistance, and accommodation arrangements [2]. - City University announced the provision of various support measures, including special scholarships and inviting original PhD supervisors to co-supervise students [2]. Group 3: Government Initiatives - The Hong Kong government is focused on enhancing its status as an international higher education hub, with plans to increase the non-local student admission ratio from 20% to 40% starting from the 2024/2025 academic year [2]. - The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee, indicated that the government would consider further increasing the non-local student admission cap if necessary, emphasizing Hong Kong's openness to students facing discrimination in the U.S. [3]. - Recent government initiatives include increasing the quota for non-local students, developing the "Northern Metropolis University Education City," and expanding the "Belt and Road Scholarship" program [3].