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- Environment & Sustainability
Climate change: how the new global quality assessment framework can boost carbon markets' integrity, transparency
24/04/2023
Coverage on the quality assessment framework launched in March 2023 to enhance integrity of the voluntary carbon market, in which Prof. Grace HUI, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that Hong Kong, as an international marketplace for carbon trading, should consider regulating mislabeling of core principle credits and promoting pricing transparency of such credits.

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- Business & Economy
How gambling hub Macau could cultivate stronger economic ties between China and Portuguese-speaking countries
23/04/2023
In an article on how Macau could cultivate closer economic ties between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, Prof. Edwin LAI, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that it is possible to designate Macau as a travel destination for Portugal and Brazil, while Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that Macau can benefit from its status as a free-trade port and its vast hotel complexes.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Greening the grid
21/04/2023
In an article on the feasibility of HK seeking regional energy cooperation with the mainland, Prof. Davis BOOKHART, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that Hong Kong has to be self-sufficient as the Greater Bay Area may not have the potential to generate excessive renewable energy that Hong Kong can import. He also suggested the government should aggressively raise the standard of the building energy code to match international green building standards.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong is set to thrive as green-technology and finance hub
21/04/2023
In an article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), he shared about the development of Hong Kong as a green-technology and finance hub.
China Daily - HK
Hong Kong is set to thrive as green-technology and finance hub
China Daily - HK
Hong Kong is set to thrive as green-technology and finance hub

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- Business & Economy
中國製造十年進化論|昆山:敢闖敢試開創兩大千億產業集群 能否裂變出更多增長極
19/04/2023
In an article on Kunshan’s business environment and metaverse industrial production, Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), was quoted as saying that Kunshan can develop cultural and tourism metaverse projects based on the scenic spots in the county and neighboring areas.

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- Business & Economy
推薦營銷與價格促銷 不宜同時用
14/04/2023
In an article co-written by Prof. Hong XU, Co-Director of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP), she discussed the price promotion strategy would undermine the effectiveness of referral marketing.

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- Business & Economy
Could establishment of an Asian monetary fund help China’s yuan dethrone US dollar?
13/04/2023
In an article on the proposed Asian monetary fund, Prof. Edwin LAI, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that the internationalization of the RMB as a replacement for the USD would be a long-term plan, because there was a very high degree of persistence in the status of a dominant currency in the international monetary system.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
HK stands to gain by helping mainland's advanced manufacturing
12/04/2023
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she discussed the contributions Hong Kong can make to the Mainland's advanced manufacturing policy.
China Daily - HK
HK stands to gain by helping mainland's advanced manufacturing
China Daily - HK
HK stands to gain by helping mainland's advanced manufacturing

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- Public Policy
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
11/04/2023
In an article on India may soon surpass China as most populous, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that it is a big moment in human history as the baton is passed to India.
greensboro.com
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
ST.LOUIS POST-DIAPATCH
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
The Press of Atlantic City
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
Journal Times
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
The Pantagraph
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
Rapid City Journal
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
Quad-City Times
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
greensboro.com
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
ST.LOUIS POST-DIAPATCH
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
The Press of Atlantic City
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
Journal Times
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
The Pantagraph
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
Rapid City Journal
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
Quad-City Times
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?

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- Environment & Sustainability
The case for deepening collaboration with the mainland
01/04/2023
In an article on deepening collaboration between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau on climate governance policies, it was mentioned that Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), co-authored a research paper where she developed the question of a more open and collaborative climate change policy framework in Hong Kong and Macau.

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- Environment & Sustainability
聯合國估計臭氧層可修復
04/02/2023
In a RTHK radio program on UN's findings about recovering the ozone layer, Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), recognized the effectiveness of international collaboration and hoped that the connection among developed and developing countries can be strengthened to alleviate the problem of global warming.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong to unveil measures to offset environmental impact of Lantau Tomorrow Vision in second half of 2023, official says
06/02/2023
In an article on the meeting between Sustainable Lantau Office and the Advisory Council on the Environment (ACE) on the environmental impact of the Lantau Tomorrow Vision project, Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that he hoped the government would provide more details on how it would offset the carbon generated by the project.

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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
Can China Reverse Its Population Decline? Just Ask Sweden
09/02/2023
In an article on the declining population in China, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that financial incentives seldom increase the overall number of children born, but instead encourage families to take advantage of benefits that may not last.
The Economic Times
Can China reverse its population decline? Just ask Sweden
The Economic Times
Can China reverse its population decline? Just ask Sweden

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- Environment & Sustainability
Aging buildings problem needs to be addressed aggressively
10/02/2023
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she elaborated on how addressing HK’s ageing buildings problem could help achieve carbon neutrality.

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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
Explainer: What we know about China's medical reform protests
16/02/2023
In an article on Mainland’s medical reform protests Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that people’s frustrations of life over the past couple of years arising from the pandemic restrictions are boiling over, adding that the healthcare system would come under more stress.
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Explainer: What we know about China's medical reform protests
The Western Star
Explainer: What we know about China's medical reform protests
U.S. News (&) World Report
Explainer: What we know about China's medical reform protests
KFGO The Mighty 790
Explainer: What we know about China's medical reform protests
The Western Star
Explainer: What we know about China's medical reform protests
U.S. News (&) World Report
Explainer: What we know about China's medical reform protests

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- Innovation & Technology
香港科技大學講席教授許彬:ChatGPT助力教育及文旅元宇宙發展
17/02/2023
Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), attended the 2023 spring session of metaverse conference last week in which he talked about why AI is a double-edged sword.
鳳凰秀
ChatGPT或引爆產業變革?
新浪網
ChatGPT或引爆產業變革?
東方財富網
經濟觀察:ChatGPT來襲 元宇宙將迎新契機?
揚子晚報網
經濟觀察:ChatGPT來襲 元宇宙將迎新契機?
鳳凰秀
ChatGPT或引爆產業變革?
新浪網
ChatGPT或引爆產業變革?
東方財富網
經濟觀察:ChatGPT來襲 元宇宙將迎新契機?
揚子晚報網
經濟觀察:ChatGPT來襲 元宇宙將迎新契機?

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- Social Changes and Health
The world is growing - now the population is over eight billion
20/02/2023
In an article on the world's population reaching eight billion last year, remarks by Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), were mentioned that population growth is something we have to deal with and adapt to, and it cannot be controlled in detail, no matter how hard politicians and bureaucrats try.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Budget 2023: Hong Kong launches initiatives to become a global green innovation, finance centre
22/02/2023
In an article on the government’s launch of five initiatives in the Budget yesterday to develop the city into an international green tech and finance center, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said it was encouraging that the Financial Secretary saw the Mainland’s decarbonisation goals as an economic opportunity for HK, and she believed the government’s support for green-tech and digital technology development could go hand in hand with re-industrialization.

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- Business & Economy
- World Relations
Iraq’s trade with China may be settled in yuan, but oil exclusion seen trivialising the move
23/02/2023
In an article on Iraq’s decision to allow trade with China be settled in RMB, Prof. Edwin LAI, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that it will not have a significant impact on the overall degree of RMB internationalization since Iraq's imports to China are relatively small, but it still has some significance in the sense that there may have been a shift from using other currencies before, such as the USD.

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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
Budget 2023-24: tax incentives ‘not enough’ to reverse Hong Kong’s declining birth rate
23/02/2023
In an article discussing if the tax incentives rolled out in the Budget could overcome HK’s low-birth-rate crisis, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), pointed out that monetary incentive is “never enough” to compensate for what the mothers give up such as their career.