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- Environment & Sustainability
HKUST to Launch Hong Kong’s Largest Solar Energy Project
01/09/2020
HKUST launches HK’s largest solar power system which involves the installation of up to 8,000 solar panels at over 50 locations on campus. The system will generate 3 million units (kWh) of electricity and help reduce 1.5 million kg of carbon emission each year, bringing an income of around HK$160 million out of CLP's FiT scheme over the next 13 years.
The Standard
Uni set to shine with solar first
商業電台
科大安裝全港最大型太陽能發電系統
大公報
科大將建全港最大太陽能板發電系統
中評社
科大將建全港最大太陽能板發電系統
人民網
港科大將建設大規模太陽能發電系統
The Standard
Uni set to shine with solar first
商業電台
科大安裝全港最大型太陽能發電系統
大公報
科大將建全港最大太陽能板發電系統
中評社
科大將建全港最大太陽能板發電系統
人民網
港科大將建設大規模太陽能發電系統
- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
Antimicrobial Coating Ready to Enter Filipino Market
26/08/2020
The antimicrobial coating Germagic developed by a research team led by ENVR Prof. YEUNG King-Lun and ENVR Adjunct Prof. Joseph KWAN, is ready to introduce its technology to the Philippines.
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- Public Policy
Why The Government Failed to Pass the Hong Kong Waste Charging Bill?
26/08/2020
An exclusive interview with Prof. Christine LOH from Division of Environment and Sustainability on the government’s failure of passing the dumped Hong Kong waste charging bill. She blamed the political environment as a major reason for the failure, adding that the government should further promote the scheme and re-submit the bill to the Legco.
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- Business & Economy
Ambiguous Future for US-China Trade Talks as Election Approaches
24/08/2020
Regarding the delayed US-China trade talks that from an economic perspective, Prof. Albert PARK, Professor of Division of Public Policy, said that the trade war should have receded by now, however, political calculation overrode economy consideration and will sustain US’s continuous attack on China in the short term.
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- Business & Economy
The Future Prospect on US-China Trade War
18/08/2020
Prof. Albert PARK, Professor of Division of Public Policy, shared his thoughts on the US-China Trade that a successful trade agreement with China can support the shaky US economy, and may soften the US government’s anti-China stance.
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- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
Antimicrobial Polymer (MAP-1) Coating Brings Consumers Safer Shopping Experience
18/08/2020
The Multilevel Antimicrobial Polymer (MAP-1) coating developed by Prof. King Lun YEUNG and Prof. Joseph KWAN of the Division of Environment and Sustainability is being widely used at thousands of retail shops in Hong Kong so that consumers can feel safer while they shop.
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- Social Changes and Health
Hong Kong third wave: bravery and innovation will guide the city through the Covid-19 storm
04/08/2020
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her opinions on Hong Kong’s third wave of the pandemic and the city’s situation amid the tension between China and the US, in which she praised Hong Kong has distinguished examples of bravery and ingenuity in fighting Covid-19 and believed those can guide the city through the storm.
- Social Changes and Health
HK versus Los Angeles: A tale of two cities amid COVID-19
29/07/2020
This is co-written by Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Christine LOH comparing Los Angeles, US, and Hong Kong’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Business & Economy
China Will Not Succumb to the US
29/07/2020
Comparing US actions against China and the country’s strategy against Japan in the 80s, PPOL Prof. Edwin LAI said the fact that China is less dependent to the US than Japan 30 years ago makes China less likely to succumb to the US like Japan did.
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- Public Policy
Clean, Compact, Connect cities
24/07/2020
Prof. Ye QI , Director of Institute for Public Policy (IPP) shared his insights about China’s urbanization agenda in a co-written article.
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- Public Policy
2024 outlook: China property market turn requires new growth model
16/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), and Elisha M. (Shan) SONTHRA, student of Master of Public Policy (MPP) student, they commented on the outlook for China's property market in 2024.
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- Public Policy
Why China should allow diverse viewpoints of its economy to avoid risks of 3 biases
19/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he discussed why China should allow diverse viewpoints of its economy to avoid risks associated with three kinds of bias: optimism, overconfidence, and omission.
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- World Relations
UAE seeks closer China ties through Africa, South Pacific investments as Middle East nation eyes ‘global player role’
19/12/2023
In an article on the United Arab Emirates seeking closer ties with China to co-invest in Africa and the South Pacific, Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that Chinese investors see their UAE bases as a "springboard" to build inroads in other countries, and this is in line with the UAE's ability to be a more global player like Hong Kong.
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- Public Policy
Why Hong Kong’s demographic dilemma need not mean doom
20/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Jingwei Alex HE, Associate Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), and Elisha M. (Shan) SONTHRA, student of Master of Public Policy (MPP) student, they elaborated on how smart policies can mitigate coming changes brought about by the persistently low total fertility rate in Hong Kong.
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- Environment & Sustainability
Record turnout at Asian Insurance Forum 2023 marks promising shift in industry dynamics
21/12/2023
In an advertorial on the Asian Insurance Forum 2023, it was mentioned that Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), moderated the panel discussion on how Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) generate business value.
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- Innovation & Technology
AI融入家庭活動 長幼一起邊玩邊學
22/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed AI's role in family activities.
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- Innovation & Technology
馬斯克的第一原理思維
22/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed Elon Musk's use of first-principles thinking, which involves deconstructing problems and finding innovative solutions, highlighting his approach in founding SpaceX and his ability to challenge conventional thinking.
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- Student Bonding & Development
From student to managing director of multi-million dollar business: How to become a leader in 8 years
23/12/2023
In a feature interview, T&M-DDP alumnus Bor Hung CHONG, who is the Managing Director at a renowned regional solar developer NEFIN, shared on his journey from being a student to becoming the senior management of a multi-million dollar business in eight years. He mentioned he appreciated the education and diverse exposure and career opportunities he got at HKUST. Also, he said the quality of education was also second to none.
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- Public Policy
2024 outlook: China property market turn requires new growth model
26/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), and Elisha M. (Shan) SONTHRA, student of Master of Public Policy (MPP) student, they commented on the outlook for China's property market in 2024.
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- Environment & Sustainability
Climate change is getting real: Hong Kong's winters getting shorter while summers simmering for longer
27/12/2023
In an article on how climate change affects weather in Hong Kong, Prof. Xiaoming SHI, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) was quoted as saying that global warming is making the hot season longer and the cold season shorter, posing greater threat to low-income populations. Prof. Laurence DELINA, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that those who are working outside such as construction workers and laborers exposed to intense heat during hotter days are also the most vulnerable.