A petition signed by over 80 students and alumni of the Chinese University of Hong Kong is demanding a public apology from an economics professor. The call for an apology stems from a recent talk given by the professor regarding women and marriage. Many attendees and signatories deemed his comments during the talk to be “sexist” and offensive. The petition highlights concerns about the impact of such views within an academic setting at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The controversy has sparked debate about gender equality and respectful discourse on campus. As of Monday night, the petition continues to gain support from the Chinese University of Hong Kong community. The professor has not yet publicly responded to the petition's demands.