Construction began Monday on the second phase of the new City University of Hong Kong campus in Dongguan, Guangdong province, further strengthening its capacity to serve the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Located in the Songshan Lake Science City, the second phase project will focus on building academic and research support facilities, as well as canteens, student dormitories, and apartments for international students, according to a statement released by the university.