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- Public Policy
Hong Kong Must Tackle Its Worsening Wealth Gap
19/11/2020
On Hong Kong’s wealth disparity, Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW was quoted as saying Hong Kong is stuck in an “inequality trap” and it is in a position to craft a new fiscal and social compact.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Experts hail East Asian carbon-neutrality pledges
18/11/2020
Division of Public Policy (PPOL) Prof. Masaru YARIME’s comments were cited in an article on East Asia’s commitment and confidence in the battle against climate change, saying there are many opportunities available for mutually beneficial cooperation among countries, for example, decarbonization in smart cities will be important for China, Japan and South Korea to reach their goals.

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- Social Changes and Health
Aging need not be a threat to China's future
14/11/2020
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy said in an article that China has the potential to make the most of the opportunities posed by its ageing population, adding that the government can offset many challenges with good policies.
China Daily
Aging need not be a threat to China's future
China Daily
Aging need not be a threat to China's future

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- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
Anti-microbial coating Germagic used on 400 minibuses of AMS
09/11/2020
The new smart anti-microbial coating Germagic developed by a research team led by Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) Prof. YEUNG King-Lun and Adjunct Prof. Joseph KWAN, is said to have been used to the 400 minibuses of AMS (Green minibus operator).

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- Innovation & Technology
How to promote smart city development between HK and Trikala
05/11/2020
Prof. Masaru YARIME, Associate Professor from Division of Public Policy (PPOL) was among the speakers in a live tele-discussion co-organized by PPOL on how to promote smart city development between Hong Kong and Trikala in Greek.

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- Innovation & Technology
Riding the livestreaming digital wave
29/10/2020
In an article on how young Hong Kong entrepreneurs grasped the opportunities offered by GBA in digital economy, a report written by Division of Public Policy (PPOL) Prof. Naubahar SHARIF on HK's innovation technology and future prospects was cited. He said HK should pay greater attention to strategic areas such as e-commerce, in order to facilitate collaboration with enterprises and institutions in the Bay Area.
China Daily
Riding the livestreaming digital wave
China Daily
Riding the livestreaming digital wave

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
Research and Regional Cooperation Needed for Rising Ozone Levels
22/10/2020
Speaking at the online forum "The 6th International Symposium on Regional Air Quality Management in Rapidly Developing Economic Regions and the 2nd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Air Forum (6RAQM)" organized by the Institute for the Environment of HKUST yesterday, Secretary for the Environment, The Honourable WONG Kam-Sing, GBS, JP, said more research and regional cooperation were needed to address the challenges of rising ozone levels.

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- Environment & Sustainability
HK Must Keep Up With Mainland Pledge On Carbon Neutrality Target
12/10/2020
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) wrote an article on how Hong Kong could rethink its energy future in light of Mainland’s pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. She also explained why Hong Kong should keep up with Mainland's efforts in decarbonization,

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- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
Coronavirus: air pollution improved during China’s lockdowns – and it may have reduced hospital visits
09/10/2020
In an article on Mainland China’s improved air quality during its earlier lockdown, Assistant Professor HE Guojun from the Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) said while lockdowns could bring short-term positive health impacts, the long-term health costs arising from limited health care access for chronic patients during the lockdown is also significant. His earlier research published in Nature Sustainability which estimated that about 24,000 to 36,000 premature deaths caused by air pollution may have been delayed due to the lockdowns was also cited.
The Star
Covid-19: Air pollution improved during China’s lockdowns – and it may have reduced hospital visits
The Asean Post
A Breath Of Fresh Air: Pollution In China Drops
The Star
Covid-19: Air pollution improved during China’s lockdowns – and it may have reduced hospital visits
The Asean Post
A Breath Of Fresh Air: Pollution In China Drops

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- Business & Economy
The US needs to better understand China’s culture and politics, for the sake of peace
22/09/2020
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) wrote an article on why it is important for US to understand and not dismiss China’s differences amid the rise of Asia.

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- Innovation & Technology
從雙鑽石思維到CODA
10/02/2026
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the Double Diamond Design Process and the "Collect, Organize, Distill, and Action" (CODA) model – two frameworks used as guides for structured thinking and creative problem-solving.

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- Public Policy
China has another solution to its shrinking population: robots
14/02/2026
In a CNN report on China's solution to its shrinking population, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor in the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that if China continues on its current trajectory from the last 20 or 30 years, it will face a massive crisis due to the mismatch between their population system and economic system.

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- Public Policy
Allegations of a Chinese nuclear blast may reignite weapons testing
24/02/2026
In an article discussing allegations of a Chinese nuclear blast, Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), has contributed to the ongoing discussion about the existing nuclear tensions by clarifying the reasons that could have led China to possibly violate the current nuclear test ban (allegations made by the U.S. government).

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- Innovation & Technology
人工智能重寫軟件股估值
24/02/2026
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the phenomenon of software-mageddon with AI disruption. With the rise of AI, questions arise about the sustainability of the traditional SaaS business model.

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- Public Policy
South Korea's birth rate is rising - but the population is still shrinking
26/02/2026
In an episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor in the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), discussed the paradox of South Korea's rising birth rate alongside its shrinking population. He explained that one of the factors is the emergence of a generation of so-called "echo-boomers", born in the 1990s after a relaxation of the country's strict anti-natalist policies, who are now starting to have children.
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South Korea's birth rate is rising - but the population is still shrinking
Big News Network.com
South Korea's birth rate is rising - but the population is still shrinking

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- Environment & Sustainability
This Budget of discipline and design merits a warm welcome
26/02/2026
An article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), highlights HK’s commitment to the Northern Metropolis, technology innovation, maritime competitiveness, and green development, as outlined in the 2026-27 Budget.
China Daily - HK
This Budget of discipline and design merits a warm welcome
China Daily - HK
This Budget of discipline and design merits a warm welcome

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- Public Policy
No Exchange Fund withdrawal in next 5 years after latest transfers: Paul Chan
28/02/2026
Commenting on the proposed withdrawal of HK$150 billion from the Exchange Fund to support the Northern Metropolis and other infrastructure projects, Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), stated that the move carries a risk of eroding financial discipline by bypassing market scrutiny. He noted that while tapping financial reserves to fund infrastructure projects is a common and cost-effective strategy globally, HK lacks the formal constraints found in other jurisdictions that prevent excessive drawdowns by future administrations.

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- Innovation & Technology
龍蝦AI代理進化論
03/03/2026
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the evolution theory of OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that has been dubbed "the AI that actually does things". It signals the end of the chatbot era and the dawn of a "digital agent" era with judgment and action awareness.

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- Business & Economy
- Innovation & Technology
科大生初創 Cresento 熱愛足球研發AI護脛 提升球員表現 與歐洲球隊試點合作
03/03/2026
Cresento, co-founded by Kushaj DWIVEDI, Year 3 student of the Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP), and specializing in AI-powered shin guards, attended the MWC Barcelona 2026 on March 2. They also took part in the “4 Years From Now” exhibition conceived for I&T startups for the first time. Cresento has developed products equipped with sensors to analyze 14 player performance metrics in real-time, helping reduce players’ injury risks.
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港初創研AI護脛 攻大型展覽拓歐洲
明報新聞網
AI年代:科大學生合資6萬創業
香港經濟日報網
港初創研AI護脛 攻大型展覽拓歐洲
明報新聞網
AI年代:科大學生合資6萬創業

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- Innovation & Technology
AI時代印證《科學怪人》寓言
10/03/2026
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on how Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, written 200 years ago, has foretold the arrival of the AI era.