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- Public Policy
Demographic shift moves beyond old sad story
21/01/2026
A column article by Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) on China's demographic shifts featuring population decline and rapid aging. He noted future prosperity depends not on reversing inevitable trends, but on intelligently and proactively navigating them.
China Daily - Global
Demographic shift moves beyond old sad story
China Daily - Global
Demographic shift moves beyond old sad story

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- Innovation & Technology
智能工具演化成思維夥伴
20/01/2026
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrated Systems and Design (ISD), titled "Intelligent tools evolve into thought partners". He noted that the rise of AI not only boosts productivity but also shifts how value is created, emphasizing the importance of understanding structure and meaning in the information age.

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- Public Policy
China Hits Lowest Birth Rate Since Communist Revolution of 1949
20/01/2026
In articles on China hitting the lowest birth rate since the Communist revolution of 1949, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), also director of the University’s Center for Aging Science, was quoted as saying that "big structural issues" – including China’s slipping economy, reduced job prospects, the difficulty of buying a home, the competitive nature of Chinese society, and the high cost of child-rearing – were more important than zodiac superstition.
Breitbart News Network
China Hits Lowest Birth Rate Since Communist Revolution of 1949
Yahoo News (Australia)
China's population falls again as births drop to lowest rate since 1949 revolution
Breitbart News Network
China Hits Lowest Birth Rate Since Communist Revolution of 1949
Yahoo News (Australia)
China's population falls again as births drop to lowest rate since 1949 revolution

- Innovation & Technology
- Student Bonding & Development
"Art For A Cause" 藝術慈善拍賣會實體展覽
17/01/2026
A total of 15 Master of Arts (MA) student teams from the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) partnered with 20 outstanding artists to present the "Art For A Cause" charity auction and exhibition.

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- Public Policy
辽宁省交通高等专科学校成功举办立体交通新生态建设研讨会
17/01/2026
Prof. ZHU Pengyu, Professor in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), delivered a speech at a seminar on three-dimensional transportation and a forum on low-altitude economy & talent training held last Tuesday and Wednesday. He shared insights into the global development trends of urban air mobility and smart unmanned systems
China Daily - Global
遼寧省交通高等專科學校成功舉辦立體交通新生態建設研討會
China Daily - Global
遼寧省交通高等專科學校成功舉辦立體交通新生態建設研討會

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- Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong needs to ask the hard questions about its net-zero challenge
17/01/2026
An article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), on how a recent report by Hang Lung Properties, "Our Journey to Net Zero", surfaces uncomfortable truths that the property sector should not ignore.

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- Public Policy
Fed turmoil is threatening dollar supremacy just as China pushes the yuan
17/01/2026
In an article on Fed turmoil threatening dollar supremacy just as China pushes RMB, Prof. Alicia GARCIA-HERRERO, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), highlighted the rapid growth of the dim sum bond market.
Wall Street Journal Online - English
Fed Turmoil Is Threatening Dollar Supremacy Just as China Pushes the Yuan
Wall Street Journal Online - English
Fed Turmoil Is Threatening Dollar Supremacy Just as China Pushes the Yuan

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- Public Policy
Viral app in China taps into national loneliness by asking: "Are You Dead?"
14/01/2026
In an article on the app named "Are You Dead", which has gone viral in China, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor in the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that the response shows how the app "taps into the feeling of atomization, being stuck on your own, being isolated due to very long working hours”. He added that Chinese society should use the hype around this app as a starting point to find ways to better support both lonely elderly and young people.
Yahoo News (Australia)
Viral app in China taps into national loneliness by asking: ‘Are You Dead?’
Yahoo News (Malaysia)
Viral app in China taps into national loneliness by asking: ‘Are You Dead?’
Yahoo News (Australia)
Viral app in China taps into national loneliness by asking: ‘Are You Dead?’
Yahoo News (Malaysia)
Viral app in China taps into national loneliness by asking: ‘Are You Dead?’

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- Innovation & Technology
年輕企業人逐夢香江
07/01/2026
In an article on young entrepreneurs pursuing their dreams in HK, it was mentioned that under the guidance of Prof. Mitch LI Guijun, Associate Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), a group of ISD graduates applied 3D printing technology to produce mooncakes in HK.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Profound confusion vexes AI ‘doomers’
05/01/2026
A column article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), critiquing AI "doomers" for exaggerating risks of LLMs. He argued understanding LLM design helped shift focus on realistic risks rather than exaggerated fear.
China Daily
Profound confusion vexes AI ‘doomers’
China Daily
Profound confusion vexes AI ‘doomers’

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- Environment & Sustainability
Stepping Up Efforts in Decarbonization
02/02/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on why Hong Kong should step up efforts in decarbonization, especially after the US rejoined the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Asia’s climate optimism
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Asia’s climate optimism

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- Social Changes and Health
China Recorded Lowest Birthrate As A Result of Pandemic
16/02/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy said in an article that China recorded the lowest birthrate last year, saying the statistics are in keeping with a general global downward trend as a result of the pandemic in 2020, but he expects the drop will ease off in coming years. He added that downward structural trend is likely to continue because the number of childbearing women is declining.

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- Public Policy
Why Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble is key in adapting to ‘new normal’
18/02/2021
Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW from Division of Public Policy wrote an article on Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble, saying it is key for the two cities in adapting to "new normal" while managing risks of disease transmission with coronavirus cases dropping.

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- Environment & Sustainability
A New Chapter In China's Carbon Neutrality Target
22/02/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on how China’s carbon neutrality target will open a new chapter in its future development.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Can China meet its ambitious decarbonization goals?
24/02/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Christine LOH commented on China's 2060 carbon neutrality target in an interview, saying the decarbonization target "did not come out of the blue" and that it confirmed China’s paradigm shift from polluted "factory of the world" to clean, green producer of homegrown high-tech goods.
Deutsche Welle
Can China meet its ambitious decarbonization goals?
Deutsche Welle
Can China meet its ambitious decarbonization goals?

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- Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong must take a leaf out of the European Union’s book to reduce waste
24/02/2021
An article written by Rachel YU, a student from Division of Environment and Sustainability student, on Hong Kong’s waste management policy, she called on the society to reduce plastic waste and raise awareness of environmental protection through education.

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- Social Changes and Health
To Democratize Vaccine Access, Democratize Production
03/03/2021
An article co-written by Division of Public Policy Research Asst. Prof. Renu SINGH on how we could address the COVID-19 vaccine inequality by opening vaccine technology and assisting countries around the world to manufacture.
Foreign Policy
To Democratize Vaccine Access, Democratize Production
Foreign Policy
To Democratize Vaccine Access, Democratize Production

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- Environment & Sustainability
Why are Hong Kong’s vital low-carbon policies missing from the budget?
03/03/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist/ Adjunct Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on the Budget, saying the government could have directed much more resources to decarbonisation.

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- Business & Economy
Make Better Business Decisions
08/03/2021
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-director of Dual Degree in Technology & Management, commented in an article about blockchain technology in secondhand luxury market, saying the more recognition a blockchain has from the companies, the more effective and credible it will be.
Vogue Business
Make better business decisions
Vogue Business
Make better business decisions

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- Business & Economy
- Public Policy
What Does Falling Birthrate Mean for the Country’s Economic Growth?
10/03/2021
Division of Public Policy Prof. Albert PARK shared his insights in an article on China’s birthrate, saying the country’s falling fertility rate will accelerate population aging, but China can address the growth challenges by different policies such as relaxing its immigration policy, extending retirement age, and establishing comprehensive healthcare and pension systems that support better health over the life cycle.