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- Public Policy
The G7 alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative is a 'paper tiger'
24/06/2021
Prof. Laurence DELINA from Division of Public Policy recently commented on the launch of the Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative, billed by U.S. President Joe Biden as a counterweight to China’s massive international infrastructure investment scheme, known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
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The G7 alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative is a ‘paper tiger’
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The G7 alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative is a ‘paper tiger’

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- Innovation & Technology
World-leading scientists launch international climate crisis advisory group
23/06/2021
Prof. Ye QI from Division of Public Policy has joined a group of world-leading scientists to launch “The Climate Crisis Advisory Group”, which seeks to scrutinise different governments’ responses to climate and biodiversity crises. The advisory group will also suggest how policymakers can mitigate the worst impacts of climate crisis.

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- Public Policy
The Legacy Of The Lasting Effects Of China's 1-Child Policy
22/06/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy said in a radio news interview that China’s one-child policy may not be the only reason for the nation’s plunge in birth rate during the 80s and 90s.
New Hampshire Public Radio
The Legacy Of The Lasting Effects Of China's 1-Child Policy
New Hampshire Public Radio
The Legacy Of The Lasting Effects Of China's 1-Child Policy

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- Public Policy
Can China boost its birth rate by adopting the Nordic position?
16/06/2021
In an article discussing whether China could borrow experience from Nordic countries’ relative successful efforts in boosting fertility, Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN said that it could only work if there is a cultural shift in the Mainland which made it easier for women to take childcare or maternity leave.

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- Business & Economy
Regulating Virtual Currency
15/06/2021
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-director of Dual Degree in Technology & Management, wrote an article on the possible impact of regulating virtual currency.

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- Innovation & Technology
Germagic Entering Taiwan Market
01/06/2021
The new smart anti-microbial coating Germagic developed by a team led by Prof. YEUNG King-Lun and Adjunct Prof. Joseph KWAN from Division of Environment and Sustainability was mentioned as an example of collaboration among the government, industry and academic in HK. Separately, Germagic has entered the Taiwan market through a Taiwanese partner.

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- Public Policy
China Announces Three-Child Limit in Major Policy Shift
01/06/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy commented on China’s new three-child policy in media interviews, saying while the policy shift removes a clear inconsistency in the concerns over low fertility with restrictions on births at the same time, the policy alone will not be able to address the structural problem of China’s population.
德國之聲
允许“三孩”:中国人口政策再放开
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允许“三孩”:中国人口政策再放开
China Daily
Policy offers more reproductive choices
光明日報
允许“三孩”:中国人口政策再放开
China Daily
Policy offers more family size choices
Head Topics
China allows its citizens to have a third child
德國之聲
允许“三孩”:中国人口政策再放开
Yahoo!
允许“三孩”:中国人口政策再放开
China Daily
Policy offers more reproductive choices
光明日報
允许“三孩”:中国人口政策再放开
China Daily
Policy offers more family size choices
Head Topics
China allows its citizens to have a third child

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- Environment & Sustainability
Achieving Carbon Neutrality in China
30/05/2021
Prof. Ye QI from Division of Public Policy shared his insights about achieving carbon neutrality in a forum on China’s development.

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- Public Policy
Taiwan hurtles towards ‘super-aged’ status
28/05/2021
In an article on Taiwan’s demographic change, Division of Public Policy Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN said women in places like Taiwan, Japan and South Korea face “very high opportunity cost” for giving births as not only will it affect their careers but the burden of care is not usually shared.

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- Environment & Sustainability
China, Europe and U.S. cooperation 'vital to tackling climate change
28/05/2021
In an article on China, Europe and U.S. cooperation against climate change, Prof. Ye QI from Division of Public Policy said there is huge potential for the three parties to work together, but climate cooperation hasn't always been easy.
People’s Daily Online
China, Europe and U.S. cooperation 'vital to tackling climate change
People’s Daily Online
China, Europe and U.S. cooperation 'vital to tackling climate change

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- Environment & Sustainability
Eliminating silos in higher education to tackle climate change
17/07/2024
During the 2024 THE Global Sustainable Development Congress in Bangkok, Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and Prof. Fei CHEN, Associate Head and Professor of ENVR led the panel discussion about the development of early warning systems for extreme weather.
Times Higher Education
Eliminating silos in higher education to tackle climate change
Times Higher Education
Eliminating silos in higher education to tackle climate change

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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
Gerontech can help address aging problem
18/07/2024
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), wrote an article on how Gerontech can help address the aging problem.
China Daily - Global
Gerontech can help address aging problem
China Daily - Global
Gerontech can help address aging problem

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- Student Bonding & Development
成績非人生所有 換位思考迎未來
19/07/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), shared tips and advice for HKDSE candidates to plan their future.

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- Environment & Sustainability
【#香港家書20240720】 香港科技大學環境及可持續發展學部主任及講座教授劉啟漢
20/07/2024
In RTHK’s “Letters to Hong Kong” radio program, Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), explained the reasons for the extreme heat and the corresponding strategies we could adopt.

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- Public Policy
China’s Third Plenum Offers Little Hope for a Flagging Economy
22/07/2024
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he shared his thoughts on how the outcome of China’s recently concluded Third Plenum indicates a mismatch between what the Chinese economy requires for a swift recovery and what policymakers are prepared to deliver.

- Student Bonding & Development
Top programs see stiff competition at universities
22/07/2024
In the final round of JUPAS choice modification, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT) program saw the strongest competition at HKUST, with 149 students vying for just 16 available places.
- Innovation & Technology
科大推全港首個藝術與機器創造力學部 25/26學年推4個研究生課程
23/07/2024
HKUST announced the establishment of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), a cross-disciplinary center that promotes the convergence of technology and art. As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Division will launch PG programs with curricula comparable to renowned institutions like MIT's famous Media Lab to nurture Art Tech talents who can leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI and machine learning in art creation process.
The Standard
Cross-disciplinary first in arts and tech fusion
RTHK English News
HKUST establishes division of Art and Machine Creativity
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科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
星島日報網
科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
東方日報網
科大首創藝術機器創造力學部
文匯網
科大首設藝術機器創造力學部
香港經濟日報網
科大推跨學科藝術課程 自詡媲美MIT課程
Line Today
科大成立首個藝術與機器創造力學部 將提供4個研究生課程
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
澳洲新報
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
無綫新聞
7月23日 報章要聞(二)
星島頭條網
科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
紫荊雜誌
科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
深圳新聞網
港科大成立香港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
The Standard
Cross-disciplinary first in arts and tech fusion
RTHK English News
HKUST establishes division of Art and Machine Creativity
頭條日報網
科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
星島日報網
科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
東方日報網
科大首創藝術機器創造力學部
文匯網
科大首設藝術機器創造力學部
香港經濟日報網
科大推跨學科藝術課程 自詡媲美MIT課程
Line Today
科大成立首個藝術與機器創造力學部 將提供4個研究生課程
中國新聞網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
百度新聞 APP
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
荊楚網-湖北日報網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
東方財富網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
華夏經緯網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
澳洲新報
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
無綫新聞
7月23日 報章要聞(二)
星島頭條網
科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
紫荊雜誌
科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
深圳新聞網
港科大成立香港首個藝術與機器創造力學部

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- Public Policy
社創生力軍系列:關注少數族裔精神健康,強化求助支援機制
01/08/2024
Cassy CHAN, Project Manager of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), shared her thoughts on raising awareness about minority groups' mental health and the development of a sound support system for them.

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- Innovation & Technology
向畢加索學創意 解構與重建新思維
02/08/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), expressed his thoughts on "learning from Picasso's creativity to deconstruct and reconstruct new thinking" in his column article.

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- Innovation & Technology
以設計思維作人生規劃
02/08/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), expressed his thoughts on "making life planning with design thinking" in his column article.