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Hong Kong Considers Bonds to Fund New University Town

2/26/2026

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The Hong Kong government is considering issuing a tertiary education bond to finance the University Town, discussed by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po.
The University Town will house the city's third medical school and sits within a 30,000-hectare megadevelopment near the mainland border.
Lawmaker Andrew Fan Chun-wah urged diversifying funding options, including bonds, to accelerate financing, and Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the government is open to funding channels.

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The Hong Kong government is considering issuing a tertiary education bond to finance the University Town, discussed by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po.
The University Town will house the city's third medical school and sits within a 30,000-hectare megadevelopment near the mainland border.
Lawmaker Andrew Fan Chun-wah urged diversifying funding options, including bonds, to accelerate financing, and Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the government is open to funding channels.