Division of Environment and Sustainability Adjunct Prof. Joseph KWAN said in an article on mainland authorities tightening mask-covering regulations amid a new wave of COVID-19 cases outbreak that the selection of what masks to wear should be “based on the level of risk and done by qualified professionals such as occupational hygienists”. He said people should keep their masks on even if they had been vaccinated to minimise transmission risks.

Chief Development Strategist from Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Christine LOH and her business partner had participated in the first cross-border transaction involving CCERs (China Certified Emission Reductions), a voluntary form of carbon emission credit that has yet to catch on with overseas investors.

Prof. Ye QI from Division of Public Policy wrote an article by on Sino-US relationship.

Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN wrote an article on the incentives of China’s three-child policy.

Prof. Donald LOW from Division of Public Policy wrote an article on Hong Kong’s Covid-19 strategy, saying officials should focus on encouraging people to protect themselves by getting vaccinated – not through even more stringent restrictions on social activities and travel since he believed Covid-19 will be with us forever and we need to learn to live with it.

In an article on how carbon neutrality may be “greenwashing” in disguise, Division of Environment and Sustainability Adjunct Assoc. Prof. Calvin Lee KWAN said carbon neutrality could be achieved through reducing energy consumption and using renewable energy, using new technology to reduce emission, investing in activities that could absorb carbon emission (such as planting) and emission trading.

Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on calling for the Hong Kong community to support the carbon neutrality goal.

Prof. Davis BOOKHART from Division of Environment and Sustainability introduced HKUST’s solar panel system in an article on Hong Kong’s net zero carbon emission goal in 2050. He said the University has installed solar panels at over 30 locations on campus and is looking to wrap up the installation by fall. On the reduction of carbon emission, he said the ratio of renewable energy in HK’s total electricity mix could be expanded through creative ways to incorporate renewables into existing and new locations to achieve such goal.

Co-director of Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management Prof. HUI Kai-Lung wrote in his column about the Hong Kong government’s proposed bill to criminalize doxxing, urging for a clear definition of the act and the extent to which it protects personal data privacy.

In an article on Singapore’s central bank chief Ravi MENON’s personal comments on social issues, LAPP Director and PPOL Prof. of Practice Donald LOW said that his suggestions should not have made a big deal and people can discuss issues in a non-partisan, technocratic, evidence-based way to improve public policies.