The newly opened Suen Chi Sun Hall at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) offers a unique experience for both local and overseas students and will help promote interaction among them, according to a top HKU academic.
The building is in phase two of the HKU Jockey Club Student Village in Pokfulam.
About 300 students have moved into the hall, which comprises 30 single and 135 double rooms. It is also equipped with a students' room, a multi-purpose area and a meeting room.
With one-third of the hall's residents coming from overseas, HKU believes this will strengthen the university's international outlook.
In his address at the opening ceremony last Wednesday, HKU vice-chancellor Tsui Lap-chee said he was delighted that two vital components of his vision for the university have been put in place.
'The first element of my vision is to create a truly internationalised university with a world-class student body,' said Professor Tsui.
'Today we have 600 international undergraduates. We want to increase the number to 2,500.