Hong Kong reaches for the stars in new astronomy drive

Hong Kong launches the HKIAA at HKU on 3 November, reviving astronomy with strong government and philanthropic funding, capitalising on China’s space surge.

Prof Quentin Parker welcomes the initiative and HK’s ability to “punch above its weight” in higher education, but emphasises realism: with fewer than 100 local astronomers versus 2,500 in mainland China, global leadership is unattainable. He advocates focusing on niche strengths and steadily building critical mass for sustainable impact.

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