According to the latest 2026 Asia University Rankings released by Times Higher Education in the UK, 8 universities in Hong Kong have entered the top 100, with the University of Hong Kong and The Chinese University of Hong Kong continuing to rank in the top ten. According to the ranking, the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong are ranked 6th and 10th respectively, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is ranked 12th, the City University of Hong Kong is ranked 14th, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University is ranked 18th, and the Hong Kong Baptist University is ranked 40th. The Education University of Hong Kong and Lingnan University entered the top 100 for the first time, ranking 37th and 84th respectively. Cai Ruolian, the Secretary for Education of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, stated on social media that local universities in Hong Kong have achieved excellent results in multiple international rankings, which confirms the effectiveness of the government's continuous investment of resources and implementation of various measures to enhance educational competitiveness. The Education Bureau will continue to work with various universities to strengthen Hong Kong's role as an international hub for higher education and a gathering place for talents. The President of the Education University of Hong Kong, Li Zijian, stated that the inclusion of the university in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings for the first time is an important milestone for the university, confirming its commitment to continuously promoting influential research and creating a vibrant international learning environment. Qin Sizhao, President of Lingnan University, stated that this ranking reflects the gradual display of Lingnan University's achievements in teaching and research strategies in recent years, including promoting the development of "liberal arts+technology" and "AI+" based on liberal arts education, introducing top international scholars, and strengthening the cultivation of student innovation and entrepreneurship. The Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings evaluate 18 indicators of universities in categories such as "teaching," "research environment," "research quality," "international outlook," and "industry. (Looking into the New Era)