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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
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
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
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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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
物流界:拓低空經濟應重效益 忌淪口號 學者籲高價值醫療物資運送優先採用
03/02/2025
In an article on the development of low-altitude economy in Hong Kong, the Professor of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. LI Mo and his team said that the priority of drone transportation can focus on high-value or emergency scenarios, adding that its costs could be reduced after routes are gradually expanded to cover remote areas and more emergency rescues. (Ming Pao Daily)
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  • Public Policy
Interview: "Trump expected to shake up China-Russia alliance," says Natixis chief economist
29/01/2025
The Adjunct Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Prof. Alicia GARCIA-HERRERO, also Chief Economist for Asia-Pacific at Natixis, discusses potential shifts in US President Donald Trump's second-term China policy, focusing on maintaining pressure while prioritizing agreements aligned with US interests. (chosun.com/english)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
200位專家齊聚2025基於自然的解決方案氣候會議 探討自然在應對氣候挑戰中的角色
28/01/2025
In an article on the potential for renewed policies and reporting guidelines to help China achieve its carbon neutrality goals by 2030, the Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) and Institute for the Environment (IENV), Prof. Christine LOH pointed out that coal is still a crucial element of China's energy security, while the country makes significant strides in deploying renewable energy sources. She emphasized that the key challenge lies in determining when China will begin to significantly reduce its coal consumption. Separately, Prof. Loh was among the guests of the 2025 Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Conference at the HK Maritime Museum, which was recently attended by over 200 global and local experts, policymakers, academics, and industry innovators. (Various media)
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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.
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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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  • 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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  • 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.
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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
  • 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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  • 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.
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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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  • 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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  • Social Changes and Health
The Coronavirus Is Airborne Indoors. Why Are We Still Scrubbing Surfaces?
20/11/2020
In an article on the risks of indoor aerosol transmission of COVID-19, Prof. YEUNG King-Lun from Division of Environment and Sustainability explained whether coronavirus droplets could spread through air vents. He also said that the air one breathes in the office is from the external environment, so people should still wear a mask even in the office.