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  • Business & Economy
Regulating Virtual Currency
15/06/2021
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-director of Dual Degree in Technology & Management, wrote an article on the possible impact of regulating virtual currency.
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  • Public Policy
China Announces Three-Child Limit in Major Policy Shift
01/06/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy commented on China’s new three-child policy in media interviews, saying while the policy shift removes a clear inconsistency in the concerns over low fertility with restrictions on births at the same time, the policy alone will not be able to address the structural problem of China’s population.
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  • Innovation & Technology
Germagic Entering Taiwan Market
01/06/2021
The new smart anti-microbial coating Germagic developed by a team led by Prof. YEUNG King-Lun and Adjunct Prof. Joseph KWAN from Division of Environment and Sustainability was mentioned as an example of collaboration among the government, industry and academic in HK. Separately, Germagic has entered the Taiwan market through a Taiwanese partner.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Achieving Carbon Neutrality in China
30/05/2021
Prof. Ye QI from Division of Public Policy shared his insights about achieving carbon neutrality in a forum on China’s development.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
China, Europe and U.S. cooperation 'vital to tackling climate change
28/05/2021
In an article on China, Europe and U.S. cooperation against climate change, Prof. Ye QI from Division of Public Policy said there is huge potential for the three parties to work together, but climate cooperation hasn't always been easy.
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  • Public Policy
Taiwan hurtles towards ‘super-aged’ status
28/05/2021
In an article on Taiwan’s demographic change, Division of Public Policy Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN said women in places like Taiwan, Japan and South Korea face “very high opportunity cost” for giving births as not only will it affect their careers but the burden of care is not usually shared.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Carbon credits are a greener alternative to bitcoin, the climate doomsday machine
26/05/2021
Adjunct Associate Prof. Charles BEDFORD from Division of Environment and Sustainability wrote an article on bitcoin mining’s enormous carbon footprint and carbon credits’ environmental benefits.
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  • Public Policy
China census: millions of ‘bare branch’ men locked out of marriage face cost of one-child policy
24/05/2021
Commenting on China’s latest census finding which showed an intensifying gender imbalance with the number of male outstripping female by 34.9 million in 2020, Division of Public Policy Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN said for ‘bare branch’ men who can’t find a marriage, they should think of new strategies to develop relationships and have a meaningful love and sex life.
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  • Innovation & Technology
National Supercomputer Center Opens New Opportunities
24/05/2021
Chair Prof. GAN Jianping Division of Environment and Sustainability commented in an article that the National Supercomputer Center in Guangzhou has opened Hong Kong researchers to opportunities not possible before.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Build it right for locals, and visitors will come
05/02/2024
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she commented on how HK can attract more visitors by promoting the city’s phenomenal natural environment, culture, and heritage.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
健康空氣行動舉辦「室內空氣質素論壇」 倡議改善室內環境促進港人身心健康
05/02/2024
In the "indoor air quality forum" organized by the Clean Air Network (CAN), Prof. Zhi NING, Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) and Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), introduced "Clean Air Schools for HK" project, which was carried out in collaboration with CAN. The project collected data on air quality in HK schools from August 2022 to July 2023. Prof. NING stated that these data enabled more efficient analysis to support research on indoor environments and laid a solid foundation for future education and public awareness efforts. Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), also attended the forum.
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  • Innovation & Technology
HKUST Prof. Kei May LAU Elected to the US National Academy of Engineering
07/02/2024
Prof. Kei May LAU, Research Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), has been elected as a member of the US National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. NAE acknowledges her election to the organization for her significant contributions to photonics and electronics based on III-V semiconductors on silicon. Among a total of 114 new members and 21 international members, Prof. LAU is the sole HK scholar newly elected to the NAE this year. P Prof. Nancy IP extended warm congratulations to Prof. LAU on her election to the NAE, adding that this recognition is a testament to her outstanding contributions and exceptional dedication to research and innovation.
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  • Public Policy
Donald Low:Hong Kong needs to rethink its super-connector strategy (part 1)
08/02/2024
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he commented on why HK needs to rethink its basic strategy of being the super-connector of China to maintain the city’s relevance in a global economy.
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  • Public Policy
A long-complacent Hong Kong must ditch outdated formulas to move forward
09/02/2024
In an article by former Convenor of ExCo Non-official Members Bernard CHAN discussing the importance of HK’s progression with new formulas, it highlights the launch of the Policy Dialogue Series in 2018, which was initiated by the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and EdUHK, that aims to address HK’s complex issues and public policy challenges.
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  • Innovation & Technology
重新思考學習方式
09/02/2024
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he gave his advice to students on how to make learning more engaging and productive.
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  • Public Policy
The Backlash to ‘Messi's Mess' in Hong Kong—and How It Could Backfire on the City
09/02/2024
In an article on the backlash of Lionel Messi's absence at an exhibition match in HK, Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that the strong knee-jerk reaction of the HK government may be somewhat satisfying in the short term, but it is very myopic and is likely to do more long-term harm to HK's attractiveness.
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  • Public Policy
  • Social Changes and Health
China’s Chronic Zero COVID Trauma
15/02/2024
In a commentary on China’s chronic zero COVID trauma by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he commented that the adverse impacts on business and consumer sentiment, which were underestimated by analysts, have become apparent over a year after China abandoned its zero-COVID policy. The initial optimism following China's reopening in early 2023 has been replaced by deflation and a prevailing sense of pessimism, leading to a crisis of confidence in China's economic prospects.
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  • Public Policy
Donald Low:Hong Kong needs to rethink its super-connector strategy (part 2)
15/02/2024
The second part of an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), is about why HK needs to rethink its super-connector strategy. He suggested that HK government should seize the opportunity presented by the current economic malaise to engage in a far-reaching exercise on how the HK economy should be adapted or even reinvented for the future.
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  • Innovation & Technology
港應轉採「產出思維」 創新方式谷創科
16/02/2024
In a column article by Prof. Yan XU, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) , he commented on why HK should adopt “output thinking” to boost I&T development.