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\title{A Discussion on Higher Education Development in Hong Kong}
\titlezh{論香港高等教育的發展}
\author{Chan Tai Man}
\authorzh{陳大文}
\university{City University of Hong Kong}
\universityzh{香港城市大學}
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\degreetitlezh{哲學博士學位} % 哲學碩士/博士學位 as appropriate
\degreetitleabbr{PhD} % MPhil or PhD as appropriate
\degreedate{June 2025} % Available in the AIMS after oral examination
\degreedatezh{二零二五年六月}
\subject{Ph.D. Thesis}
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