The second semester of the Chinese University of Hong Kong is tentatively scheduled for January 6 next year, the varsity's media liaison office confirmed Tuesday, adding that it would pay close attention to the situation in Hong Kong and might change the opening time if necessary.

Moreover, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University said its next semester will begin on January 13 next year, with all major lessons resuming on February 3.

Other universities, including City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University and the Education University of Hong Kong, have also tentatively decided to open in January next year.

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