Allow HK universities to open campuses on mainland: CPPCC member

Hong Kong should be allowed to set up its own educational institutions on the mainland to better facilitate the cultural and social integration of the Pearl River Delta region, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) said yesterday.

Susanna Wong, a professor at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), said: "Economic integration wouldn't be possible without people adopting a more open-minded approach. Universities are the best place for the exchange of ideas."

According to the current regulation, Hong Kong, like all foreign countries, can only partner with a mainland university or enterprise to establish a joint venture for higher education.