Professor Wei Shyy, president at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Photo: Olga Wong
Hire academics based on qualifications, not birthplace, says president of Hong Kong university
- Wei Shyy points to his own background as a Taiwan native who left the self-ruled island 40 years ago, saying country of birth should not become a label
- His comments follow controversial appointment of two mainland Chinese academics to senior roles at city’s top university
Professor Wei Shyy, president at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Photo: Olga Wong