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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)

Media Credit : HKUST
- 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)

Media Credit: 香港經濟日報網
- 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.

Media Credit : SCMP
- 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)

Media Credit: Ming Pao Daily
- 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)

Media Credit: HKUST
- 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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- Social Changes and Health
Face masks vs coronavirus: How effective are they?
19/02/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), compared the use and function of N95 respirators to surgical masks in an article on France24.com
France24.com
Face masks vs coronavirus: How effective are they?
France24.com
Face masks vs coronavirus: How effective are they?

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- Social Changes and Health
Sinophobia: How a virus reveals the many ways China is feared
20/02/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Barry SAUTMAN, Visiting Professor of Division of Social Science (SOSC) commented on the growing discrimination against Chinese nationals amid the Covid19 outbreak.

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- World Relations
Coronavirus cooperation shows how the world is getting better at hunting down disease
24/02/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), wrote an article on the global collaboration in tackling the new coronavirus crisis on SCMP.

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- Social Changes and Health
DIY virus protection: Hong Kongers making own masks amid shortages
24/02/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thought about the importance of wearing masks in preventing the spread of the Coronavirus in various media.
The Manila Times
DIY virus protection: Hong Kongers making own masks amid shortages
The Manila Times
DIY virus protection: Hong Kongers making own masks amid shortages

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- Public Policy
Disease control centers integrates into public policy
26/02/2020
Prof. Ye QI , Director of Institute for Public Policy (IPP) and his team recently published a research paper which advocates the integration of disease control centers into the government policy making process.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Deadly heat wave may hit South Asian countries this century
06/03/2020
Prof. Eun Soon IM, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her study which found that deadly heat wave may hit Bangladesh, India and Pakistan by the end of the century.
The Independent
Deadly heat wave may hit South Asian countries this century
The Independent
Deadly heat wave may hit South Asian countries this century

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
A breath of fresh air: Pollution in China drops
11/03/2020
Prof. HE Guojun, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared that his research results about the air pollution in Mainland China and the government’s coal subsidizing scheme.
The Asean Post
A breath of fresh air: Pollution in China drops
The Asean Post
A breath of fresh air: Pollution in China drops

- Public Policy
Covid-19 and Climate Change Have a lot More in Common Than You Think
13/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of PPOL discussed the difference between people’s response to Covid-19 and climate change.

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- Public Policy
Policy Development on Coronavirus
16/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of PPOL discussed the factors to consider when developing policies on coronavirus.

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- Public Policy
Delina Authors New Paper on Philippine Indigenous Peoples’ Environmental Dissent
20/03/2020
Prof. Laurence DELINA, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) recently published a research paper on indigenous people’s dissent against state and corporate incursions on their land.