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  • Public Policy
Biden Administration on China Policy
22/01/2021
Prof. Albert PARK from Division of Public Policy commented on the Biden administration’s China policy in an interview, saying Biden will not change the tough stance on China, but he will focus on the U.S. domestic epidemic in the short term.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Asia’s climate optimism
21/01/2021
In an article co-written by Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist/ Adjunct Prof. Christine LOH, she discussed about collaborations in Asia to combat climate issues.
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  • Social Changes and Health
Why Are We Muddling Through Vaccination?
19/01/2021
In a column article on different countries’ mass vaccination programs against COVID-19, Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer from Division of Public Policy said there is precious little space for ethics when conversations focus on cost-benefit analysis.
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  • Business & Economy
China-US tech rivalry: National Labs to Boost Investment
11/01/2021
In an article on Beijing’s plan to realign hundreds of major state laboratories with the country's technology priorities, Division of Public Policy Assoc. Prof. Naubahar SHARIF said state labs were the main vehicles that the Chinese authorities employ to direct resources towards advancing basic research capacity and capabilities. Meanwhile, HKU, CUHK, HKUST and PolyU were mentioned to have state laboratories on campus.
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  • Public Policy
The Importance of Privacy Protection in Hong Kong
04/01/2021
An article written by Co-Director of Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management Prof. HUI Kai-Lung on doxxing, in which he stressed the importance of strengthening the public's awareness of privacy protection.

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  • Environment & Sustainability
Critical Role of Hong Kong for Asia's Green Transition
30/12/2020
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on how Hong Kong’s financial sector has a critical role in helping to raise funds for the Asian region’s green transition.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Smog and Air Collusion Likely to Remain in Hong Kong
29/12/2020
Prof. Alexis LAU from the Division of Environment and Sustainability said in an article on the recently worsened air pollution in Hong Kong, that the air quality was especially bad due to the weak winds, making pollutants difficult to disperse.

  • Student Bonding & Development
MPP Press Conference on Graduates Employment Statistics
18/12/2020
Head of Division of Policy (PPOL) Prof. WU Xun introduced the Master in Public Policy (MPP) program in a media conference yesterday as over 80% of its first batch of graduates received 1 or more job offers despite the downturn in economy. Second year student Justin NG, an undergraduate from New York University who returned to Hong Kong for MPP, said this technology and environmental policy -focused program has given him lots of opportunities amid the innovation and tech development at Greater Bay Area. He already got two job offers before his graduation next June. Fresh graduate PENG Guoxian, now working in Tencent as a Product Manager, talked about how the 2-year program has helped him stand out in job interviews with tech giants. Meanwhile, PPOL is launching a new part-time MPP program next year.
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  • World Relations
Which PAP does Singapore need?
15/12/2020
A book review on PAP v. PAP, a book co-written by Division of Public Policy (PPOL) Prof. Donald LOW.
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  • Public Policy
How Can HKSAR Reconcile Intergenerational Conflicts?
09/12/2020
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy (PPOL) wrote an article on what the Hong Kong government should do to tackle the intergenerational conflicts.
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  • World Relations
澳媒:亞洲和平願景可抵禦"美國優先"
04/02/2025
The Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) and Institute for the Environment (IENV), Prof. Christine LOH authored an article titled "Asia's Vision of Peace: A Fortress Against 'America First', which was published by ACYPI, an Australia's premier platform linking young professionals and entrepreneurs to opportunities in Australia and China. The article sheds light on Asian culture's focus on harmony and moral responsibility. (Various media)
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  • Business & Economy
China's belt and road could fill 'vacuum' after Trump's USAID freeze: analysts
04/02/2025
In an article discussing US President Donald Trump's spending freeze for the United States Agency for International Development, the Head & Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Prof. Naubahar SHARIF highlighted that a void has emerged following the US's cessation of aid programs globally. He also noted that while the Belt and Road Initiative focuses on infrastructure, energy, and clean water—not aid—it plays a significant role in addressing such needs. (SCMP)
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  • Business & Economy
《版權條例》修訂諮詢大部分回應者支持引入豁免助AI訓練
13/02/2025
Regarding the issue of the enhancement of the Copyright Ordinance regarding protection for AI, Prof. HAN Sirui, the Assistant Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), said in an interview with RTHK yesterday that HK Government may consider the practices of some jurisdictions, like the European Union to allow text and data mining exception for boosting HK’s competitiveness in the international I&T arena.
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  • Innovation & Technology
OpenAI站錯邊 揭示創業者困境
14/02/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), titled "OpenAI Takes the Wrong Side: Revealing the Dilemma of Entrepreneurs". (HK Economic Times)
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  • Innovation & Technology
太陽底下新鮮事 專題訪問:科大綜合系統與設計學部、計算機科學及工程學系、海洋科學系楊世傑教授
16/02/2025
In a feature interview with RTHK’s program, the Professor of the Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) and the Department of Ocean Science (OCES) Prof. Sai Kit YEUNG shared that he is leading a team to develop underwater robots designed to clean the ocean floor. These robots utilize detailed 3D mapping to efficiently patrol and remove underwater waste, contributing to a cleaner marine environment. (RTHK Radio 1)
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  • Innovation & Technology
信報網 – OpenAI理想與現實交戰
18/02/2025
A column article by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG, on the ideality and reality of OpenAI. (HK Economic Journal)
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  • Innovation & Technology
香港經濟日報網– 打破「遺忘曲綫」 善用AI提升思維
21/02/2025
An article by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG, discusses using AI to enhance critical thinking. (HK Economic Times)
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  • Innovation & Technology
多地政務系統接入DeepSeek,"AI公務員"上崗將帶來哪些影響?
25/02/2025
More coverage on the remarks made by Prof. Han Sirui, Assistant Professor in the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA),the Department of Economics (ECON) and the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC). She stated that AI has become an important avenue for the government to modernize its operations. Additionally, she mentioned that DeepSeek's large language model can enhance service efficiency and drive model innovation, thereby helping to transform Hong Kong into a smart city. (Various media)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Washington endangers planet's future
27/02/2025
An article by the Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. Christine LOH, on the implications of US withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. (China Daily)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
我國科研團隊揭示有機氣溶膠化學組分及其氣候效應
28/02/2025
A research team led by the Chair Professor of the Department of Chemistry and the Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. YU Jianzhen, along with researchers from Southern University of Science and Technology, has unveiled the global distribution and climate impacts of light-absorbing nitrogen components found in organic aerosols. Their findings were published in the journal Science. (Various media)