More coverage on the High-Level Forum on Generative AI Governance and Cultural Co-Creation hosted by HKUST’s Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies last Thursday, which highlighted that the University established a Media Intelligence Research Center (MIRC) to promote deep integration of AI and cultural creativity. At the opening ceremony, Prof. GUO Yike, the Provost of HKUST, noted that generative AI is one of HKUST’s key research areas. The newly established MIRC demonstrates HKUST's commitment to building a well-governed AI ecosystem that emphasizes creative culture. (Various media)

In an article on the evolution of China's one-child policy, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that the social media sharing of vasectomy videos might make it appear to be a "bigger phenomenon than it really is". He likened the trend to the 'lying flat' movement, where young Chinese people reject the traditional expectation to work hard and pursue careers, describing it as a kind of quiet act of rebellion. For some young men in China, the decision to get a vasectomy and post about it online might stem from a desire to demonstrate a belief in gender equality. (SBS News)

A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on DeepSeek-OCR, demonstrating that vision-based compression can achieve remarkable efficiency in handling text-heavy documents. Prof. Huang noted that DeepSeek-OCR is a breakthrough in OCR technology offering a scalable, precision-driven solution suited for diverse document formats, with implications extending beyond tech to philosophies of knowledge, memory, and learning. (HK Economic Journal)

Integral Institute holding the 2025 Integral Conversation in Guilin, Guangxi, from last Thursday to Saturday, where Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor, Prof. Christine LOH, who is also Council Member of Integral Institute, delivered a keynote speech. (Various media)

HKUST, HKUST(GZ) and the Tibet ecological environment monitoring center signed a strategic cooperation agreement to launch a study on the protection and sustainable development of the alpine ecosystem at HKUST(GZ). (Sina)

HKUST officially launched the International Coordination Office (ICO) for Urban-PREDICT, a flagship initiative of the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization. The inauguration ceremony, attended by prominent international scientists, policymakers, and industry experts, was followed by the Urban Climate Prediction and Resilience Roundtable. Prof. CHEN Fei, Associate Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR); and Prof. Soledad FERRARI, co-chairs of Urban-PREDICT, were invited to deliver keynote speeches. Prof. Alexis LAU, Head of ENVR and Director of ICO stated that the establishment of the ICO at HKUST underscores their research excellence and leadership in sustainability, with a mission to transform cutting-edge research into tangible impact: enabling cities to plan smarter, protect lives, and build lasting resilience against climate change. Prof. Alexis Lau and Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of ENVR, moderated two high-level panel discussions. (Various media)

Prof.SHUN Chi-Ming, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) was a speaker at the public seminar on "the impacts of extreme weather events and related responses" held by HK News-Expo last Saturday. (Various media)

An article by Prof. Donald LOW, Co-Director of Leadership and Public Policy Executive Education (LAPP), Professor of Practice in Public Policy, and Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy (PPOL); and Thomas LAM, MBA student on Thailand’s middle-income challenges amid its "China plus one" strategy. (SCMP)

An article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) on energy transition. (China Daily - HK)

An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on the importance of speed for business startups in the AI era. (HK Economic Journal)