HK uni chief espouses 'heroes of different colors'

City University of Hong Kong President Freddy Boey Yin Chiang is fostering a new era of innovation at the university, aiming to cultivate "heroes of different colors" — future leaders across various fields.

Boey, a Singaporean scholar with extensive experience in academia and entrepreneurship, took the helm at CityUHK in May last year. He said he sees immense potential in Hong Kong and the university's role in shaping the future.

"My confidence in Hong Kong is unshakable," Boey said in an interview with China Daily, citing the city's strong reputation for higher education and its unique trilingual environment. "Hong Kong has the potential to run faster in innovation despite having started late."