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Population Replacement and Narrative Shifts: The Structural Recovery of Hong Kong’s Housing Market
Population Replacement and Narrative Shifts: The Structural Recovery of Hong Kong’s Housing Market
Prof. Tse-Chun LIN
Data from the Hong Kong Land Registry shows that overall residential property transactions increased by approximately 18% year-on-year in 2025, with the upward trend continuing through the first two months of 2026. The official price index has risen for eight consecutive months, recording a cumulative gain of over 10%.
13 May 2026
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Trump’s China visit set to test fragile truce
Trump’s China visit set to test fragile truce
Prof. Heiwai TANG
As global attention turns to the Trump–Xi meeting on 13 May — the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade — Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean at HKU Business School, shared his insights in an interview with BBC News, offering a nuanced perspective on US–China economic dynamics.
11 May 2026
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BBC
AI and the Future of Accounting: Empowerment, Not Replacement
AI and the Future of Accounting: Empowerment, Not Replacement
Prof. Yan XIONG
Yan Xiong, Associate Professor from HKU Business School, addressed this in the HKET. Despite student anxieties, enrolments continue to rise, driven by the view that AI empowers rather than replaces accountants. "Students must identify employers' real needs, then adapt and equip themselves," she emphasises.
11 May 2026
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Hong Kong Economic Times (Chinese Only)
AI Sycophancy: When AI Learns to Tell Us What We Want to Hear
AI Sycophancy: When AI Learns to Tell Us What We Want to Hear
Prof. Xi LI
In 2025, Generative AI (GenAI) giant Anthropic collaborated with AI safety evaluation firm Andon Labs to conduct a unique experiment: they tasked their own large language model, Claude, with managing a mini-store named "Claudius," which sold snacks and beverages to Anthropic employees.
6 May 2026
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Middle East Conflict Highlight Hong Kong’s Trade Advantages; Experts Urge Closing Startup Funding Gaps
Middle East Conflict Highlight Hong Kong’s Trade Advantages; Experts Urge Closing Startup Funding Gaps
Prof. Heiwai TANG
At the 2022 Foundation report launch event for “Hong Kong’s Next Growth Pathway” and an article in Sing Tao Daily, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, said that if tensions involving Iran persisted through August without resolution, Hong Kong's exports and overall economy could face significant pressure by year-end.
5 May 2026
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Sing Tao Daily (Chinese Only)
Q1 GDP growth hits near 5-year high
Q1 GDP growth hits near 5-year high
Prof. Joseph CHAN
Joseph Chan, associate professor of practice in management and strategy at the University of Hong Kong Business School, said the figures showed the economy is undergoing a "comprehensive recovery".
5 May 2026
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Two Types of ‘One-Person Companies’ Well-Suited for Hong Kong
Two Types of ‘One-Person Companies’ Well-Suited for Hong Kong
Prof. Roy Liang TAN
If the "One-Person Company" (OPC) were merely a buzzword, Hong Kong might not need to take it too seriously. However, it has clearly evolved beyond just a trend. In 2025, the number of startups in Hong Kong surged to a record high of 5,221, employing 19,753 people—proving that the ecosystem is stronger than ever.
1 May 2026
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Hong Kong Economic Journal (Chinese Only)
How Hong Kong’s institutional strengths can power its five-year plan
How Hong Kong’s institutional strengths can power its five-year plan
Prof. Heiwai TANG
Geopolitics is reshaping the global trade landscape. The old model of free trade is fracturing as nations retreat into protectionism. Yet, amid this shift, China’s economy remains remarkably resilient. The country is shedding its “world’s factory” label and becoming a technological powerhouse.
30 Apr 2026
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South China Morning Post
HKD stablecoins boost mainland China’s cross-border finance
HKD stablecoins boost mainland China’s cross-border finance
Prof. Xiang FANGProf. Yang LIUProf. Haonan ZHOU
In April 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued stablecoin licenses to HSBC and AnchorX, signaling the imminent breakthrough of Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) stablecoin issuance. This represents a significant milestone, marking the official launch of stablecoins as a critical on-chain financial infrastructure in Hong Kong.
30 Apr 2026
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Prof. Zhenhui Jack JIANG

Prof. Zhenhui Jack JIANG

Prof. Roy Liang TAN

Prof. Roy Liang TAN

Prof. Heiwai TANG

Prof. Heiwai TANG

Prof. Yang LIU

Prof. Yang LIU

Prof. Zhenhui Jack JIANG

Professor of Innovation and Information Management

Padma and Hari Harilela Professor in Strategic Information Management

Director, AI Evaluation Lab

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Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 curbs to create new hurdles for China’s AI labs
12 Jun 2026
When AI Hallucinates: The Hidden Risks in the Global Large-Model Race
22 Jan 2026
Large Models Closing the Gap | Advanced Reasoning Still Needs Improvement
27 Oct 2025
Prof. Roy Liang TAN

Professor of Practice in Management and Strategy

Programme Director for the Customized Programme of Executive Education

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The Food-Saving Economy: Transforming Inventory Management to Create Value
12 Jun 2026
The AI Transformation of Hong Kong’s Service Sector: Lessons from Airport Robotics
29 May 2026
Developing Hong Kong’s Low-Altitude Economy: Starting with Urban Inspection
15 May 2026
Prof. Heiwai TANG

Associate Vice-President (Global), The University of Hong Kong

Associate Dean (External Relations), HKU Business School

Victor and William Fung Professor in Economics

Director, Asia Global Institute

Director, APEC Study Center

Associate Director, Hong Kong Institute of Economics and Business Strategy

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A New Era of Globalisation Co-led by Chinese Enterprises Has Arrived
11 Jun 2026
Shifting Tides: How China’s Two-Way Investment Flows Are Reshaping Hong Kong’s Role
10 Jun 2026
Navigating Global Supply Chain Restructuring, Hong Kong Reinforces Its Role as a Strategic Bridge between Indonesia and China
14 May 2026
Prof. Yang LIU

Associate Professor

Co-Director, HKUBS Wealth Management Academy

MWM Programme Director

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Strong “Magnetic Effect”: Hong Kong Becomes World’s Largest Wealth Management Hub
10 Jun 2026
Hong Kong’s New Blueprint for Stablecoin Development
20 May 2026
HKD stablecoins boost mainland China’s cross-border finance
30 Apr 2026