I would like to open an online university. Is it possible to open a university in Hong Kong? Initially, I wouldn't be looking for accreditation by the HK government. I am just looking to register the name (say John University), and open a website, hosted by some company outside HK.
I know that in the US there are non-accredited universities (Diploma mills and such), and their legal status is somehow dubious, with the US government suing some universities for fraud (Donald Trump was sued for fraud...).
I am not trying to defraud anybody, I will try to apply for accreditation, but the university has to be open for a few years before the accreditation process can start.
Since it would be online without formal classroom, I don't mind which country the university is registered in. If anybody has any insights as to which countries makes it easier to register a university, I would be very grateful.