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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
Lessons for Hong Kong in its futile pursuit of China’s zero-Covid strategy
15/12/2022
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he commented on the “zero-COVID” policy’s lessons for Hong Kong. His views on China's abandonment of its "zero-COVID" strategy was also quoted in another media report.
The Christian Science Monitor
China is open for business, but COVID concerns still keep many home
The Christian Science Monitor
China is open for business, but COVID concerns still keep many home

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- Environment & Sustainability
HKUST CARE2022 Examines Green Finance, Policy Options
12/12/2022
The HKUST Climate Adaptation and Resilience Conference (CARE2022) concluded with Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher HUI Ching-Yu’s speech on green finance as a highlight of the third day of the conference.
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許正宇:港應對氣候挑戰有獨特角色
星島日報網
許正宇冀持份者緊密合作 助港成綠色金融樞紐
頭條日報網
許正宇冀持份者緊密合作 助港成綠色金融樞紐

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- Environment & Sustainability
院士專家齊聚大灣區碳中和論壇 共商推動大灣區碳中和進程
10/12/2022
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), delivered a keynote speech titled “2022 COP27 and its significance to HK” at the GBA Carbon Neutrality Forum.

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- Environment & Sustainability
HKUST CARE 2022 Creates Opportunity of Stocktaking Policy and Measures on Hong Kong’s Climate Adaptation and Resilience
10/12/2022
HKUST’s three-day Climate Adaptation and Resilience Conference (CARE2022) drew about 1,000 participants on its first day of event, including senior government officials and industry representatives. Provost Prof. GUO Yike spoke on HKUST’s commitment to developing sustainability solutions for society in his welcome remarks.

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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
As Beijing eases zero-COVID, can Hong Kong get ahead of the curve and scrap remaining rules?
08/12/2022
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he commented on Hong Kong’s way forward on COVID policies upon Beijing’s ease of zero-COVID policy.
SCMP.com
As Beijing eases zero-COVID, can Hong Kong get ahead of the curve and scrap remaining rules?
Yahoo News Australia
Pitfalls lie ahead as China charts exit from zero-Covid
SCMP.com
As Beijing eases zero-COVID, can Hong Kong get ahead of the curve and scrap remaining rules?
Yahoo News Australia
Pitfalls lie ahead as China charts exit from zero-Covid

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- Innovation & Technology
Team catches prize at first sniff
08/12/2022
The HKUST “Fisherly” team, including Year 3 students Leon CHENG and Minjin GU studying Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP), won the second runner-up in the Undergraduate section of the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition. The project involved the design of a rapid test kit to test the freshness of edible fish, targeting use by restaurants, fish retailers and consumers.
The Standard
Team catches prize at first sniff
明報網站
科大生研快測奪獎 20分鐘測鮮魚鮮度
香港商報網
科大學生憑魚類「快測」研究奪機器大賽季軍
鮮魚"快測棒" 擦一擦知好壞
大公網
鮮魚"快測棒" 擦一擦知好壞
大公文匯網
The Standard
Team catches prize at first sniff
明報網站
科大生研快測奪獎 20分鐘測鮮魚鮮度
香港商報網
科大學生憑魚類「快測」研究奪機器大賽季軍
鮮魚"快測棒" 擦一擦知好壞
大公網
鮮魚"快測棒" 擦一擦知好壞
大公文匯網

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- Public Policy
HK shipping accorded due attention in logistics mix
07/12/2022
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she called for the establishment of a port authority in Hong Kong.
China Daily - HK
HK shipping accorded due attention in logistics mix
China Daily - HK
HK shipping accorded due attention in logistics mix

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Student Bonding & Development
太古聖誕市集以環保為主題 八名大學生策劃執行實踐理想
01/12/2022
Alice CHAU, a year 3 student studying Environmental Management and Technology program (EVMT), shared her experience in organizing the White Christmas Street Fair as part of her internship at the Swire Properties Placemaking Academy (SPPA). Alice is thankful to have enrolled in EVMT courses like Environmental Law and Regulations and Life Cycle Assessment that inspired her to join SPPA.

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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
China's Zero-COVID Trap
01/12/2022
In an article about China's zero-COVID policy, Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying the zero-COVID policy had led to a severe misallocation of resources.
Time Magazine
China's Zero-COVID Trap
Macon
China's Zero-COVID Trap
The News Tribune
China's Zero-COVID Trap
Ledger-Enquirer
China's Zero-COVID Trap
Time Magazine
China's Zero-COVID Trap
Macon
China's Zero-COVID Trap
The News Tribune
China's Zero-COVID Trap
Ledger-Enquirer
China's Zero-COVID Trap

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- Innovation & Technology
Study recognizes PhilRice as among major rice knowledge producers
01/12/2022
A study co-led by Prof. Laurence DELINA, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), and Ginbert CUATON, PhD student at ENVR, reviewing rice research in Indonesia and the Philippines over the past two decades. It was revealed that PhilRice, an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture in Philippines, contributed papers on a wide range of topics and helped in enabling the institute to push for the rice research for development agenda.

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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.