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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
As Delta variant sweeps the West, Asia faces a choice: stick to ‘zero-Covid’ approach or learn to live with it
29/06/2021
Prof. Donald LOW from Division of Public Policy said the increasing number of transmissible Delta variants proves that COVID-19 would become endemic and societies needed to learn to live with the virus.

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- Business & Economy
China digital currency: could Beijing’s advanced e-yuan replace smaller Asian currencies?
28/06/2021
Prof. Edwin LAI from Division of Public Policy said in an interview that China’s digital yuan is unlikely to be widely used in the global monetary system, if the country is reluctant to relax its stringent capital controls.

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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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- Innovation & Technology
- Student Bonding & Development
駕馭AI育新人 大學變革刻不容緩
03/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) titled "It is imperative for universities to harness AI to cultivate talents". (HK Economic Times)

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- Innovation & Technology
- Student Bonding & Development
選擇正確工具 AI時代學習新常態
10/09/2025
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on the importance of choosing the right learning tools in the AI era. (HK Economic Times)

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- Public Policy
香港電台網站 : 第三台|Backchat|2025 IMD World Talent Ranking / Chinese medicine development
11/09/2025
On RTHK program Backchat, experts including Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Division of Social Science (SOSC), discussed HK’s rise to 4th place globally in the 2025 IMD World Talent Ranking. Besides, Chinese medicine professors from multiple local universities, including HKBU Associate VP (Clinical Chinese Medicine) Prof. BIAN Zhaoxiang, HKU School of Chinese Medicine Director Prof. FENG Yibin, and CUHK School of Chinese Medicine Director Prof. LIN Zhixiu, discussed their collaboration with the new Chinese Medicine Hospital of HK to boost clinical services, teaching and research. (RTHK)

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- Environment & Sustainability
如何提前預測整端降雨?
12/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Alexis LAU Kai-Hon, Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR); and Prof. SHUN Chi-Ming, Chair Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CIVL), and Adjunct Professor of ENVR, former Director of the HK Observatory, on forecasting extreme precipitation. (Master Insight)

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- Public Policy
第三台|Backchat|Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba's resignation
12/09/2025
Prof. Masaru YARIME, Associate Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was featured as a speaker in RTHK 3's current affairs program Backchat last Friday, discussing the current state of Japanese politics and the leadership race. (RTHK)

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- Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong charting the future of flood-fighting
12/09/2025
In articles on the efforts made by the HKSAR to address the evolving threat from extreme rains turbocharged by a warming climate, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as describing the Drainage Services Department as an “unsexy” department with a compelling story, especially in today’s climate change context. (Various media)
China Daily - HK
Hong Kong charting the future of flood-fighting
The Straits Times
Extreme rains, warming climate: What Hong Kong is doing to address an evolving threat
China Daily - HK
Hong Kong charting the future of flood-fighting

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- Innovation & Technology
未來·無限 - 晶片設計與人工智能發展
13/09/2025
Prof. TSUI Chi-Ying, the Professor of Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering (ECE) and Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), appeared on RTHK’s Infinite Future program, sharing his views on chip design and AI development. (RTHK)

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- Innovation & Technology
從靈感到實踐 AI時代創業新思維
17/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), on new entrepreneurial thinking in the AI era. (HK Economic Times)

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- Business & Economy
- Public Policy
80 Years of UN: How has it led global sustainable development
18/09/2025
In an interview with CGTN on the UN's role in promoting global sustainable development, HKUST(GZ) Thrust of Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change and Thrust of Innovation, Prof. QI Ye, the Chair Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), reflected on UN's crucial role in climate action and sustainable development. (cgtn.com)

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- Student Bonding & Development
跨学科学院:培育复合型人才,课程升级对接未来产业
21/09/2025
跨学科学院(AIS)是香港科技大学的第五所学院,致力于推动创新教学与前沿跨学科研究,以培育复合型人才,应对全球社会日新月异的挑战。
香港科技大学跨学科学院代表、环境管理与科技课程联席主任王哲教授介绍,本年度跨学科学院新增“可持续发展延伸主修”,学生可在理、工、商、人文社会科学以及其他跨学科主修课程之外,同时修读热门的可持续发展主题课程作为延伸主修。
文/广州日报新花城记者:林霞虹
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广州日报新花城编辑:赵小满
Prof. WANG Zhe, Co-director of the Environmental Management and Technology Program, represented the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) to share the updates of AIS UG programs, including the new extended major in Sustainability and the renaming of BSc in Integrative Systems and Design to BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology to groom technologists and innovators. Prof. Wang also shared the AIS graduates' strong employment prospects, a remarkable 21% increase of the starting salary over the previous year, amid global volatility.
香港科技大学跨学科学院代表、环境管理与科技课程联席主任王哲教授介绍,本年度跨学科学院新增“可持续发展延伸主修”,学生可在理、工、商、人文社会科学以及其他跨学科主修课程之外,同时修读热门的可持续发展主题课程作为延伸主修。
文/广州日报新花城记者:林霞虹
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广州日报新花城编辑:赵小满
Prof. WANG Zhe, Co-director of the Environmental Management and Technology Program, represented the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) to share the updates of AIS UG programs, including the new extended major in Sustainability and the renaming of BSc in Integrative Systems and Design to BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology to groom technologists and innovators. Prof. Wang also shared the AIS graduates' strong employment prospects, a remarkable 21% increase of the starting salary over the previous year, amid global volatility.
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