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The Underlying Market Risks of Politicized Finance
The Underlying Market Risks of Politicized Finance
Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE
Launched by World Liberty Financial, a decentralized financial (DeFi) protocol and governance platform backed by Donald Trump’s family, the digital token WLFI began trading on major cryptocurrency exchanges on 1 September 2025 (see Figure).
17 Sep 2025
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US, China talk trade amid threats over Russian oil, TikTok ban
US, China talk trade amid threats over Russian oil, TikTok ban
Prof. Heiwai TANG
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Vice-President of The University of Hong Kong and Director of the Asia Global Institute, pointed out that neither Washington nor Beijing has much incentive to fully back down from the trade war.
15 Sep 2025
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Al Jazeera
Bottled Water Controversy and the Credence-Goods Dilemma
Bottled Water Controversy and the Credence-Goods Dilemma
Dr. Yifei ZHANG
The recent controversy involving the awarding of a contract to provide bottled drinking water to the SAR Government offices has quickly snowballed. What began as misgivings among civil servants has escalated to a major social incident, casting doubt on the use of public funds, procurement, the regulatory system, and even the Government’s credibility.
10 Sep 2025
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In Northern Metropolis, can tech help Hong Kong’s economy achieve lift-off?
In Northern Metropolis, can tech help Hong Kong’s economy achieve lift-off?
Prof. Heiwai TANG
Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Vice-President of The University of Hong Kong and Director of the Asia Global Institute, was featured in an South China Morning Post article series exploring the mega development project near the border with Shenzhen, and in particular, how the innovation and technology (I&T) sector may evolve to become a new engine that transforms Hong Kong’s economy.
8 Sep 2025
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SCMP
Fleeting or Lasting Success? Unlocking the Power Durability of Live Commerce
Fleeting or Lasting Success? Unlocking the Power Durability of Live Commerce
Prof. Yipu DENG
Driven by the wave of digitalization, livestream e-commerce has rapidly risen to become one of the most phenomenal marketing methods in the e-commerce sector. With real-time interaction and immersive experiences, it has successfully captured the attention of hundreds of millions of consumers.
4 Sep 2025
Do we still remember the military yen?
Do we still remember the military yen?
Dr. Y. F. LUK
On 7 December 1941, at 7.55 a.m. Hawaiian time, Japan launched a surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbour, prompting the UK and the US to declare war on Japan and leading to the outbreak of the Pacific War. Subsequent to the invasion of China, Imperial Japan methodically escalated the war across the Asia-Pacific, pillaging resources throughout the region to achieve its objective of “sustaining war with war”.
3 Sep 2025
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From Elite Politics to Grassroots Engagement: A New Strategy for Chinese Firms’ Overseas Exploration
From Elite Politics to Grassroots Engagement: A New Strategy for Chinese Firms’ Overseas Exploration
Prof. Shipeng YAN
Amid the current vicissitudes of globalization and the profound shifts in the global environment, Chinese enterprises’ international expansion strategies are beset with challenges. Their erstwhile strategies succeeded for the straightforward reason that close political ties with the upper echelons of host-country governments readily secured access to resources, markets, and policy incentives.
27 Aug 2025
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2 China-exposed US retailers face risk of bankruptcy as Trump’s tariffs bite
2 China-exposed US retailers face risk of bankruptcy as Trump’s tariffs bite
Prof. Weiming ZHU
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports are biting into the income of some American retail-focused companies, with at least two already in bankruptcy court and others forecasting significant losses.
26 Aug 2025
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South China Morning Post
Sky-High Rents No More? HK Core Retail Vacancies Hit 4.5-Year High
Sky-High Rents No More? HK Core Retail Vacancies Hit 4.5-Year High
Prof. Michael B. WONG
24 Aug 2025
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Prof. Zhenhui Jack JIANG

Prof. Zhenhui Jack JIANG

Dr. Tingting FAN

Dr. Tingting FAN

Prof. Guojun HE

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Professor in Economics

Professor in Economics

Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute

Associate Director, Institute of China Economy

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When Interdependence Fades: How AI and Automation Are Recasting Global Trade
13 Nov 2025
Going Global Riding ESG Waves: Labubu’s Meteoric Rise
23 Jul 2025
Reinstate Crypto Mining to Facilitate China’s Transition to Carbon Neutrality
26 Mar 2025
Prof. Heiwai TANG

Associate Vice-President (Global)

Associate Dean (External Relations)

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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Building Harvard and MIT With Chinese Characteristics in Hong Kong
13 Nov 2025
Establishing Hong Kong as a Regional IP Trading Center: Taking China’s IP to the World
22 Oct 2025
Tech Is Not a Quick Answer for China’s Economy
4 Oct 2025
Prof. Hong ZOU

Professor

IMBA Programme Director

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Deployment Tactics and Catalysts for Expanding Hong Kong’s Captive Insurance Market
12 Nov 2025
Captive Insurance: A Strategic Approach to Corporate Self-Insurance?
5 Nov 2025
Regulations and Taxation of A-share Market Cash Dividends
3 Jul 2024
Prof. Haonan ZHOU

Assistant Professor

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Non-bank lenders may be fair-weather friends
8 Nov 2025
Offshore Renminbi-backed Stablecoins: Opportunities and Challenges
22 Aug 2025
Prof. Weiming ZHU

Associate Professor

Programme Director for the Open Programme of Executive Education

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The Story of Hong Kong’s Ride-Hailing Services: Then and Now
2 Nov 2025
2 China-exposed US retailers face risk of bankruptcy as Trump’s tariffs bite
26 Aug 2025
Retail’s New Era
5 Aug 2025
Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE

Associate Professor of Teaching

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The Subtle Strategies Behind Hong Kong Stock Privatizations
29 Oct 2025
The Underlying Market Risks of Politicized Finance
17 Sep 2025
Stablecoins Advancing Steadily in Hong Kong’s Evolving Financial Landscape
7 Aug 2025
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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Large Models Closing the Gap | Advanced Reasoning Still Needs Improvement
27 Oct 2025
​Multimodal AI: Image Generation Capabilities and Safety Challenges
20 Mar 2025
China-U.S. Competition in Large Language Models: Global Perspectives on Opportunities and Challenges
19 Sep 2024
Dr. Tingting FAN

Principal Lecturer

MBA GBA Programme Director

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The Next Labubu: Can Pop Mart’s Star-Making Legend Sustain?
16 Oct 2025
From Labubu to Chiikawa: The Sustainability of IP Economy
20 Aug 2025
Hong Kong Tourism IP and Pop Mart: A Lesson from Labubu
28 May 2025