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25 Jul 2024 | Press Release

HKU Excels in RGC’s Latest Funding Exercise

Professor Christopher LEUNG Kai-shun (on the right) and Professor Peng GONG.

Professor Christopher LEUNG Kai-shun (on the right) and Professor Peng GONG.

HKU Excels in RGC’s Latest Funding Exercise

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