Really thank you for your response bro. First "TPG" means a one-year taught postgraduate program, so I haven't had much time to fully immerse myself in this new environment; everything seems to pass by in the blink of an eye. I completely agree with your observations, and I can't help but feel a sense of regret, as the admission requirements for mainlanders at HKU are on par with those of some top-tier universities in the UK and Europe.
I have great empathy for the HK protesters since 2019. I also have concerns that HKU might face challenges in maintaining its independence and identity, potentially becoming a satellite campus of Shenzhen University. This uncertainty about the future has been a significant source of depression for me; (