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China’s Economy: A Tale of “Fire and Ice”
China’s Economy: A Tale of “Fire and Ice”
Prof. Zhenhua MAO
At the "Interpreting the Two Sessions" forum co-organised by Lianhe Zaobao Prof. Zhenhua Mao, Professor at HKU Business School and Chairman of China Chengxin Group, described China's economic conditions as a story of "fire and ice." The thriving technology sector and strong exports represent the "fire"; twelve consecutive quarters of deflation, falling corporate profits, and last year's historic contraction in investment represent the "ice."
29 Mar 2026
Faculty
Lianhe Zaobao (Chinese Only)
The One-Person Company in the Age of AI: Opportunity, Commoditisation, and the Moat
The One-Person Company in the Age of AI: Opportunity, Commoditisation, and the Moat
Dr. Yifei ZHANG
2025 has been dubbed the "Year of the AI Agent" by the industry. AI is evolving from a mere supportive tool into an autonomous "Virtual Partner." Tasks that previously required team collaboration—such as coding, design, and copywriting—can now be orchestrated and completed by a founder through a suite of AI Agents.
27 Mar 2026
Building an International Gold Trading Hub: Hong Kong Enters its “The Golden Era”
Building an International Gold Trading Hub: Hong Kong Enters its “The Golden Era”
Prof. Yang YOU
In a recent interview with China News Service, Prof. Yang YOU, Assistant Professor of Finance in HKU Business School, noted that Hong Kong is leveraging its strengths as an international financial centre to complement Shanghai in gold trading. Clients holding gold assets can use Hong Kong's futures and derivatives markets to hedge effectively against price volatility.
25 Mar 2026
Faculty
China News Service (Chinese Only)
Neon Lights are Off; Night King is On
Neon Lights are Off; Night King is On
Dr. Tingting FAN
Night King, a Lunar New Year film that opened in Hong Kong on 17 February 2026—the first day of the Chinese New Year (CNY)—achieved strong popularity and financial success within just a month. With over $90 million in local box-office takings alone, the film became not only the opening box-office champion among CNY films in Hong Kong history but also the fifth highest-grossing Hong Kong-produced film.
25 Mar 2026
Faculty
Strongest Backup: Mainland Ensures Stable Fuel Supply to Hong Kong
Strongest Backup: Mainland Ensures Stable Fuel Supply to Hong Kong
Dr. Yifei ZHANG
As Middle East tensions push oil prices to their highest since 2022, Dr. Yifei Zhang, Senior Lecturer in Economics at HKU Business School, identified three concerns for the local economy in an interview with Ta Kung Pao.
22 Mar 2026
Faculty
HKTKWW (Chinese Only)
HKTKWW (Chinese Only)
HKTKWW (Chinese Only)
Beyond Efficiency: Toward Human-Centred Generative AI
Beyond Efficiency: Toward Human-Centred Generative AI
Prof. Yulin FANG
The past few years have seen what can almost be described as the meteoric rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI). From writing, design, application development to customer service, marketing, financial analysis, and medical assistance, more and more companies have introduced generative AI into at least one part of their operations.
18 Mar 2026
Faculty
Global Growth: Stuck in Low Gear
Global Growth: Stuck in Low Gear
Prof. Steven Alan BARNETT
Global growth is stuck in low gear. Just as a car stuck in low gear can only reach a fraction of its potential speed, the global economy is failing to find its former momentum.
16 Mar 2026
HKU Business School Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence with Grand Anniversary Gala Dinner
HKU Business School Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence with Grand Anniversary Gala Dinner
HKU Business School held its 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the JW Marriott Hotel on 15 March 2026, a landmark celebration honouring a quarter-century of academic excellence, transformative leadership, and groundbreaking contributions to the business world.
15 Mar 2026
Faculty
Bastille Post 巴士的報
Master Insight 灼見名家
National Two Sessions | Scholars: Five‑Year Plan Should Take into Account Hong Kong’s Positioning and Its Distinctiveness from Mainland Cities
National Two Sessions | Scholars: Five‑Year Plan Should Take into Account Hong Kong’s Positioning and Its Distinctiveness from Mainland Cities
Prof. Heiwai TANG
In a recent interview with RTHK, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean at HKU Business School, stated that the Five-Year Plan plays an important role in driving Hong Kong's economic transformation and diversification.
12 Mar 2026
Faculty
RTHK (Chinese Only)
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Hong Kong’s New Blueprint for Stablecoin Development
20 May 2026
HKD stablecoins boost mainland China’s cross-border finance
30 Apr 2026
Offshore Renminbi-backed Stablecoins: Opportunities and Challenges
22 Aug 2025
Prof. Yang LIU

Associate Professor

Co-Director, HKUBS Wealth Management Academy

MWM Programme Director

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Hong Kong’s New Blueprint for Stablecoin Development
20 May 2026
HKD stablecoins boost mainland China’s cross-border finance
30 Apr 2026
Offshore Renminbi-backed Stablecoins: Opportunities and Challenges
22 Aug 2025
Prof. Haonan ZHOU

Assistant Professor

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Hong Kong’s New Blueprint for Stablecoin Development
20 May 2026
HKD stablecoins boost mainland China’s cross-border finance
30 Apr 2026
Non-bank lenders may be fair-weather friends
8 Nov 2025
Prof. Haishi LI

Assistant Professor

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Beyond Tariffs: Rebalancing the U.S.-China Deficit through Strategic Capital Integration
14 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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Navigating Global Supply Chain Restructuring, Hong Kong Reinforces Its Role as a Strategic Bridge between Indonesia and China
14 May 2026
Trump’s China visit set to test fragile truce
11 May 2026
Middle East Conflict Highlight Hong Kong’s Trade Advantages; Experts Urge Closing Startup Funding Gaps
5 May 2026
Prof. Tse-Chun LIN

Area Head of Finance

Professor

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Population Replacement and Narrative Shifts: The Structural Recovery of Hong Kong’s Housing Market
13 May 2026
Prof. Yan XIONG

Associate Professor

MAcct Deputy Programme Director

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AI and the Future of Accounting: Empowerment, Not Replacement
11 May 2026
AI Investment Bubble?
25 Dec 2025
China’s 15th National Games ‘reinforces’ Greater Bay Area brand
22 Nov 2025
Prof. Xi LI

Professor

Director, Asia Case Research Centre

Associate Director, Institute of Digital Economy and Innovation

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AI Sycophancy: When AI Learns to Tell Us What We Want to Hear
6 May 2026
When Algorithms Become Consumers: How the AI Agent Economy Is Reshaping the Consumer Industry
27 Feb 2026
The Art of Pricing in the Digital Age
25 Jul 2025
Prof. Joseph CHAN

Associate Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Associate Professor of Practice

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Q1 GDP growth hits near 5-year high
5 May 2026
Scholars Propose Profit Caps on Gas Station Tenders
21 Apr 2026
Positioned as a “Super Value-Adder”: Linking GBA Innovation to Global Markets
16 Apr 2026
Prof. Steven Alan BARNETT

Professor of Practice

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China’s Growth Recipe Would Taste Even Better with More of One Ingredient
1 Apr 2026
Global Growth: Stuck in Low Gear
16 Mar 2026