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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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- 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
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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- 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)
The Manila Times
200 Experts Convene at 2025 Nature-based Solutions for Climate Conference to Explore Nature's Role in Tackling Climate Challenges
Weekender Singapore
200 Experts Convene at 2025 Nature-based Solutions for Climate Conference to Explore Nature's Role in Tackling Climate Challenges
商訊 Business Intelligence
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
The Manila Times
200 Experts Convene at 2025 Nature-based Solutions for Climate Conference to Explore Nature's Role in Tackling Climate Challenges
Weekender Singapore
200 Experts Convene at 2025 Nature-based Solutions for Climate Conference to Explore Nature's Role in Tackling Climate Challenges
商訊 Business Intelligence
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

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- Innovation & Technology
4大學試用AI教授作情緒支援
27/01/2025
An article by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG, has developed "Prof E," an AI chatbot that is currently being tested at four universities in HK. The trial will also be extended to primary and secondary schools. "Prof E" is trained alongside real professors to offer emotional support and guidance in critical thinking, helping students with their personal and academic development. (HK Economic Journal)

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- Innovation & Technology
LLaSA-3B: A Llama 3.2B Fine-Tuned Text-to-Speech Model with Ultra-Realistic Audio, Emotional Expressiveness, and Multilingual Support
24/01/2025
A research team led by the Assistant Professor of Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) and Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), Prof. XUE Wei, has developed an advanced audio model, The LLaSA-3B, through meticulous fine-tuning of the Llama 3.2 framework, representing a groundbreaking innovation in text-to-speech (TTS) technology. This sophisticated model is designed to deliver ultra-realistic audio output that transcends the boundaries of conventional voice synthesis. The LLaSA-3B is gaining widespread acclaim for its ability to produce lifelike and emotionally nuanced speech in both English and Chinese, setting a new benchmark for TTS applications. (marktechpost.com)

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- Innovation & Technology
利用AI打破遺忘曲線
24/01/2025
A column article by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG, on using AI to address the forgetting curve. (HK Economic Journal)

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- Environment & Sustainability
Ecological Environment Protection in GBA
17/10/2019
Prof. Alexis LAU, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his insights on ecological environment protection in GBA on Xihua.com

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- Public Policy
Balancing Economic Development and Ecological Conservation in Greater Bay Area
23/10/2019
Prof. QI Ye, Director of Institute for Public Policy (IPP) joined the 3rd 21st Century Maritime Silk Road China (GD) International Communication Forum and expressed his view on Greater Bay Area's economic development on Southcn.com.

- Public Policy
International conference to seek policies to maximize GBA opportunities
05/11/2019
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) delivered a keynote speech in the International Conference of Social Policy and Governance Innovation and shared some of the main demographic challenges faced by GBA.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Can PH, rest of world shift to 100% renewable energy?
23/12/2019
Prof. Laurence DELINA, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability was interviewed by ABS-CBN News. He shared how he moved from civil engineering to sustainability science and his views on how his country - the Philippines, should develop a decentralized sustainable and renewable energy system.

- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
Bringing New Hope to Improvement of Hazy Air Pollution
27/12/2019
A research team led by Prof. YU Jianzhen, Professor at Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and Department of Chemistry, unveiled a first-in-kind study of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and its role in the rise and fall of airborne sulfates in hazy air pollution, offering policymakers new insights into ways to tackle smoggy weather.
香港經濟日報
科大揭氮氧化物與大氣中硫酸鹽關係 盼可改善霧霾問題
星島日報
科大揭氮氧化物硫酸鹽定量關係 助改善霧霾
香港商報
科大首揭氮氧化物與霧霾關係
Mirage News
Untangling Links between Nitrogen Oxides and Airborne Sulfates Helps Tackle Hazy Air Pollution
EurekAlert!
Untangling links between nitrogen oxides and airborne sulfates helps tackle hazy air pollution
Science Daily
Untangling links between nitrogen oxides and airborne sulfates helps tackle hazy air pollution
Green Car Congress
Researchers clarify links between NOx and airborne sulfates to tackle hazy air pollution
Digital Journal
New insight into how science can tackle smoggy weather
香港經濟日報
科大揭氮氧化物與大氣中硫酸鹽關係 盼可改善霧霾問題
星島日報
科大揭氮氧化物硫酸鹽定量關係 助改善霧霾
香港商報
科大首揭氮氧化物與霧霾關係
Mirage News
Untangling Links between Nitrogen Oxides and Airborne Sulfates Helps Tackle Hazy Air Pollution
EurekAlert!
Untangling links between nitrogen oxides and airborne sulfates helps tackle hazy air pollution
Science Daily
Untangling links between nitrogen oxides and airborne sulfates helps tackle hazy air pollution
Green Car Congress
Researchers clarify links between NOx and airborne sulfates to tackle hazy air pollution
Digital Journal
New insight into how science can tackle smoggy weather

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- Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong’s ‘revolution of our times’ should focus on climate change
29/12/2019
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), shared her insights in an article on green bonds. She believes that the HK government should explore more green investment options such as blue bonds, thus making HK a hub for green capital.
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s ‘revolution of our times’ should focus on climate change
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s ‘revolution of our times’ should focus on climate change

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- Innovation & Technology
Making API Public Could Boost Business Development
21/01/2020
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-Director of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management shared his insights on how making API public could boost business development. Full version news is only available for HKEJ subscribers.

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- Social Changes and Health
Social controls, SARS experience help China close off cities
04/02/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thought about quarantine in controlling the spread of the Coronavirus in various media.
The Washington Times
Social controls, SARS experience help China close off cities
The Washington Times
Social controls, SARS experience help China close off cities

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- Social Changes and Health
Why we might have to accept that this new coronavirus could be here to stay
18/02/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice, Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts that the governments to start planning for mitigation and to prepare their populations for the novel coronavirus.