<p>i don’t know if you are choosing between these two programs because you’ve arlready got the offers and i’m sorry i can’t tell you which one is better. but if you are considering applying to hku or cuhk, i can tell you the master program of hkust is much better. the econ department in hkust is the best, most prestigious in asia pacific and its master program can absolutely give you the better opportunity to apply to phd program in north america.</p>