According to the latest 2026 Asia University Rankings released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), an international higher education research institution, Hong Kong has 5 universities ranked in the top 10, with the University of Hong Kong ranking first in Asia. According to the ranking, the University of Hong Kong has risen from second place to first place, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has risen from 11th place to 6th place, the City University of Hong Kong has risen by 3 places, tied with the Chinese University of Hong Kong for 7th place, and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University has risen from 17th place to 10th place. Among various indicators, Hong Kong universities perform excellently in academic reputation, employer reputation, and international faculty ratio. The Secretary for Education of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Jolin Tsai, stated on social media that a total of five universities in Hong Kong have been ranked among the top ten universities in Asia, fully demonstrating the strong strength of higher education in Hong Kong and the effectiveness of relevant measures taken by the SAR government. The Hong Kong education system has consistently achieved excellent results in multiple international rankings, demonstrating the attractiveness of Hong Kong as an international talent hub. Cai Ruolian said that the SAR government will continue to actively cooperate with the national strategy of building a strong education country, deepen Hong Kong's role as an international hub for higher education and talent gathering, seize opportunities, leverage advantages, and contribute to the development of Hong Kong and the country. The President of the University of Hong Kong, Zhang Xiang, stated that this ranking not only affirms the academic strength of the university, but also reflects its key role in the global higher education landscape. As the top institution in Asia and one of the world's top universities, the University of Hong Kong will help Hong Kong develop into an international education hub and innovation and technology center, support the country's efforts to promote science and education, and contribute to high-quality development. (New Society)