With English readily spoken throughout Hong Kong, students from abroad feel instantly at home in this bustling region where opposites infuse with each other at every turn; whether east and west, tradition and innovation, or rural greenery and urban city, Hong Kong is a truly unique product of its varied history and location as a gateway to China (of which it is independent). The region is more than well-represented in official world rankings of universities, and continues to establish itself as a centre of commerce and business.