University crest redesign evokes poor governance charges

A redesign of the crest of the Chinese University of Hong Kong has sparked a debate among legislators accusing the institution of poor governance and some alumni warning against politicising the rebranding, writes Chris Lau for South China Morning Post.

Some lawmakers, who also sat on the institution’s governing council, on Tuesday 18 October said they were shocked to discover the city’s second-oldest university had updated the emblem, accusing the institution of removing elements fundamental to Chinese culture without conducting a consultation beforehand, but a university spokesman said the changes were discussed with the governing body at an event last year, with members also invited to share their views during a consultation period.

Heung Shu-fai, an alumni and university council member, on Tuesday defended the decision, arguing it was for the greater good of the institution and hitting back at those who framed the change in a political context.
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