CUHK Economist Terence Chong Apologizes for Remarks at New Asia College Assembly

Terence Chong, an economist at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, issued a formal apology for comments made during a New Asia College assembly that were criticized as sexist, amid a petition calling for his suspension.

Assembled News DeskOctober 5, 20261 min read

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According to the South China Morning Post, Terence Chong Tai-leung, who serves as an associate head of New Asia College and an associate professor within CUHK’s Department of Economics, posted a formal apology on his personal Facebook page on Tuesday. This apology came a week after he made remarks during an assembly presentation at the college that drew criticism for being sexist. Chong, who is also an alumnus of the college, stated, "I sincerely apologise for the public discontent and offence caused to some individuals by my remarks at the recent New Asia College assembly."

The apology comes as an online petition demanding that he be suspended from his college duties garnered close to 100 signatures, according to the South China Morning Post.

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