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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
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Explainer: What we know about China's medical reform protests
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Explainer: What we know about China's medical reform protests
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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
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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
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
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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- 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 needs ESG talent, but what makes someone qualified?
01/02/2023
In a column article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she discussed the hiring spree for ESG talent in HK and how to qualify as a sustainability professional. Companies in Hong Kong are urgently seeking employees who can help them meet their sustainability goals, but finding the right skill set is a challenge.
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- Public Policy
Analyst sees limited impact over removing baby ban
31/01/2023
In a radio program about Sichuan lifting the baby ban on unmarried couples, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said the move is a good policy change but probably would not encourage people to have children and explained that the move did not address some of the underlying reasons as to why fertility rates were so low in Sichuan and elsewhere.
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- Public Policy
China wants more babies. Women want the right to say no.
23/01/2023
In an article on China’s shrinking population, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that having more babies is neither going to increase productivity, nor fix the pension system and reduce youth unemployment.
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- Public Policy
China's population falls for first time since 1961
18/01/2023
In articles on China's first population fall since 1961, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that boosting fertility is not going to improve productivity or increase domestic consumption in the medium term and how China will respond to structural issues would be more crucial.
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China's population falls for first time since 1961
Business and Financial Times Online
China's population falls for first time since 1961
The Economic Times
The dragon to lose fire?
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China's population falls for first time since 1961
Business and Financial Times Online
China's population falls for first time since 1961
The Economic Times
The dragon to lose fire?
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- Environment & Sustainability
Are ‘natural disasters' natural? (1)
17/01/2023
In an article on natural disasters, it was mentioned that a research led by Prof. Laurence DELINA, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), has interviewed ten officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in the Philippines, and found half of them considered climate change as a reality that is "not yet felt seriously”.
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Are ‘natural disasters' natural? (1)
InQuirer.net
Are ‘natural disasters' natural? (1)
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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.