A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the evolving landscape of input methods in the age of AI. He noted that the most important aspect of AI is its ability to make thoughts visible, movable, and rearrangeable. However, as AI makes expression increasingly frictionless, Prof. Huang stressed the vital need for a "strategic pause".

In an article on Hong Kong's first five-year plan, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), identified its defining feature as a pragmatic, executive-led systemic governance framework rather than a collection of standalone policies. She highlighted that the plan prioritizes economic restructuring and long-term transformation via measurable indicators and cross-departmental collaboration, with exemplary mission-driven development in maritime and aviation sectors, though it lacks full mission-oriented deployment in finance. Meanwhile, the Northern Metropolis stands as a key test for the government's systematic planning to achieve inclusive, low-carbon urban transformation.

In an article on Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), mentioned that the plan will provide Hong Kong with a "useful governance tool" to implement longer-term, strategic planning.

On "HK TECH TALK" program, Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), founder of Stellerus Technology, stated that Hong Kong leveraging its talent, research capabilities, and international advantages can serve as a "super connector" and "super value creator" in the space economy. She also mentioned ongoing initiatives such as the "FeiLian Constellation" and the establishment of ground station and control center in Hong Kong.

On Japan's aging population, in which, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor in the Division of Social Science and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that women are overrepresented among centenarians because many men of that generation died in World War II, while survivors were more likely to drink and smoke. He added that men were also more likely to work in industrial jobs with long-term health issues. In contrast, women tend to be more engaged in their communities, which improves mental health, whereas men frequently face social isolation following the loss of a spouse.

Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and Prof. ZHOU Wensheng, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), attended the launch ceremony of an AI Aerospace Technology Competition 2026 on September 12.

A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the true innovation of Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, argues that Apple’s success has always relied on reassembling existing technologies into intuitive user experiences rather than inventing hardware from scratch. He noted that iPhone Duo’s success hinges on whether Apple can seamlessly integrate dual-screen multitasking and cross-application AI personal agency into daily usage.

A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the market expectations and user experience challenges of Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo analyzes whether the tech giant can once again turn an existing niche technology into a mainstream daily necessity under new CEO John Ternus.

Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), stated that HK must take a long-term perspective on global shifts over the next 10 to 20 years, strategically planning the infrastructure and talent needed to prepare for future challenges.

The MUSICO arrived at Tiangong Space Station aboard the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft. Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), who leads the MUSICO project, stated that HK's first astronaut Dr. LAI Ka-Ying operated a robotic arm to install MUSICO outside the Mengtian lab module of the Tiangong space station. With the camera designed to monitor greenhouse gas distributions from space, Prof. Su described it as an "eye” in the sky capable of capturing 1,000 pictures daily across 250,000 emission sources to help reduce emissions, with future applications planned for broader environmental pollutant tracking.