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The Subtle Strategies Behind Hong Kong Stock Privatizations
The Subtle Strategies Behind Hong Kong Stock Privatizations
Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE
Following the proposal in February 2025 by its Japanese parent company Toridoll Holdings to privatize Tam Jai International, which had been listed in Hong Kong for less than three and a half years, HSBC Holdings announced in September 2025 its plan to privatize the 1933-founded Hang Seng Bank.
29 Oct 2025
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Large Models Closing the Gap | Advanced Reasoning Still Needs Improvement
Large Models Closing the Gap | Advanced Reasoning Still Needs Improvement
Prof. Zhenhui Jack JIANG
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly. The achievements of Chinese tech firms have impressed overseas investors and prompted the United States to step up containment efforts aimed at slowing China’s AI development. Prof. Jack Jiang, the Padma and Hari Harilela Professor in Strategic Information Management at HKU Business School, said China’s AI large models are already world-leading and the gap with the United States is narrowing.
27 Oct 2025
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Oriental Daily (Chinese Only)
Establishing Hong Kong as a Regional IP Trading Centre: Taking China’s IP to the World
Establishing Hong Kong as a Regional IP Trading Centre: Taking China’s IP to the World
Prof. Heiwai TANG
Two years ago, we wrote the article “Commercialization of Intellectual Property Benefits High-quality Economic Development” in this newspaper column and, together with the Hong Kong Young Industrialists Council, published the “IP Commercialization: A Boost for Hong Kong Re-Industrialization Strategy” research report.
22 Oct 2025
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The Next Labubu: Can Pop Mart’s Star-Making Legend Sustain?
The Next Labubu: Can Pop Mart’s Star-Making Legend Sustain?
Dr. Tingting FAN
Starting in 2024, a doll named Labubu—with pointy little ears, devil-like large eyes, and a grin revealing nine sharp fangs—took the world by storm. In the first half of 2025, Labubu’s sales reached 4.8 billion RMB. What amazed the market about Labubu was not only its formidable money-making power, but also its unstoppable momentum in overseas markets.
16 Oct 2025
The Resurgence of Economic Woes in Argentina
The Resurgence of Economic Woes in Argentina
Dr. Y. F. LUK
Entering the last quarter of 2025, the rekindling of the China-US trade war dispelled the atmosphere of truce in the wake of four rounds of bilateral trade talks. The current focus of the global economy is on potential talks and possible agreement between the Chinese and US leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting, scheduled for the end of this month in Gyeongju, South Korea.
15 Oct 2025
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Resisting Skill Erosion: Harnessing AI for Personal Growth
Resisting Skill Erosion: Harnessing AI for Personal Growth
Prof. Yulin FANG
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been developing in leaps and bounds in recent years. Reams of academic studies have shown that human-AI collaboration is conducive to enhancing efficiency and creativity across different work settings.
8 Oct 2025
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Anime IP Exhibition | Jobless Recovery
Anime IP Exhibition | Jobless Recovery
Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN
Dongguan, which has been vigorously developing its IP industry in recent years, recently held an anime expo. How do the IP companies exhibiting there view the industry’s development prospects? The local economy has recorded growth, but employment has deteriorated—when this kind of contradictory, unusual economic phenomenon appears, what does it signify?
5 Oct 2025
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TVB News (Chinese Only)
Tech Is Not a Quick Answer for China’s Economy
Tech Is Not a Quick Answer for China’s Economy
Prof. Heiwai TANG
In an interview with the Hong Kong Economic Journal, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Vice-President of HKU and Director of the Asia Global Institute, explained that China's focus on technological development is driven by strategic geopolitical goals for long-term independence, rather than immediate economic growth. While innovations like AI enhance future prospects, they have not yet resulted in significant near-term economic recovery. Tang noted that prioritizing technology may temporarily widen wealth disparities, as AI could replace traditional workers.
4 Oct 2025
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Hong Kong Economic Journal (Chinese Only)
Leveraging US H-1B Fee Hike to Advance Tech Competitiveness in Mainland China and Hong Kong
Leveraging US H-1B Fee Hike to Advance Tech Competitiveness in Mainland China and Hong Kong
Dr. Jing LI
US president Donald Trump recently signed an executive order announcing that, effective 21 September 2025, foreign first-time applicants for H-1B work visas will be required to pay a staggering US$100,000 visa fee. This policy shift took American companies and overseas talent by surprise, with those in the technology sector bearing the brunt in particular. Should this policy be fully implemented, not only will the US technology ecosystem be transformed, but global talent, capital, and innovation chains will also undergo adjustments.
1 Oct 2025
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Prof. Zhixi WAN

Prof. Zhixi WAN

Prof. Matthias FAHN

Prof. Matthias FAHN

Prof. Jin LI

Prof. Jin LI

Prof. Yulin FANG

Prof. Yulin FANG

Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Dr. Y. F. LUK

Dr. Y. F. LUK

Prof. Yan XIONG

Prof. Yan XIONG

Prof. Heiwai TANG

Prof. Heiwai TANG

Dr. Tingting FAN

Dr. Tingting FAN

Prof. Zhenhua MAO

Prof. Zhenhua MAO

Prof. Zhixi WAN

Area Head of Innovation and Information Management

Professor

In the Media
The “Fast” and “Slow” Solutions for Hong Kong’s Charging Dilemma
14 Jan 2026
‘Home-First’ Policy vs. Real-World Charging Needs: Hong Kong As a Global EV Showroom Series
10 Dec 2025
發展電商促進市場競爭　新零售可否打破壟斷？
1 Oct 2021
Prof. Matthias FAHN

Associate Professor

In the Media
The Validation Tax: Shifting Focus from Production to Verification in the AI Era
8 Jan 2026
Prof. Jin LI

Area Head of Management and Strategy

Zhang Yonghong Professor in Economics and Strategy

Professor

Director of the Centre for AI, Management and Organization

In the Media
The Validation Tax: Shifting Focus from Production to Verification in the AI Era
8 Jan 2026
As AI revolutionises work, get ready for the ‘great compression’
21 Aug 2025
Super 80/20 Rule: Knowledge Creation in the AI Era
24 Feb 2025
Prof. Yulin FANG

Professor

Director, Institute of Digital Economy and Innovation

In the Media
Win or Woe: Digital Leadership in the Age of AI
7 Jan 2026
Harnessing Web 3.0: Strengthening Hong Kong’s Status as a Global Financial Hub
27 Nov 2025
Resisting Skill Erosion: Harnessing AI for Personal Growth
8 Oct 2025
Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Lecturer

In the Media
No Extra Guangdong Car Slots Before HK Road Law Reforms
6 Jan 2026
Ride-hailing regulation: is efficiency the key to smooth traffic?
9 Dec 2025
Anime IP Exhibition | Jobless Recovery
5 Oct 2025
Dr. Y. F. LUK

Honorary Associate Professor

In the Media
Economic insecurity behind the macroeconomy
31 Dec 2025
Can global governance withstand unilateralism?
26 Nov 2025
The Resurgence of Economic Woes in Argentina
15 Oct 2025
Prof. Yan XIONG

Associate Professor

MAcct Deputy Programme Director

In the Media
AI Investment Bubble?
25 Dec 2025
China’s 15th National Games ‘reinforces’ Greater Bay Area brand
22 Nov 2025
The Rise of Alternative Data: Credit Market Analysis in the AI Era
17 Apr 2025
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

In the Media
Chinese Enterprises Going Global: A Strategic Opportunity for Hong Kong’s Transformation
24 Dec 2025
Mainland Chinese Firms’ Overseas Expansion Enters 2.0 Stage
12 Dec 2025
Building Harvard and MIT With Chinese Characteristics in Hong Kong
13 Nov 2025
Dr. Tingting FAN

Principal Lecturer

MBA GBA Programme Director

In the Media
Rising from the Ashes: Turning Mourning into Contemplation
17 Dec 2025
MINISO’s Shift in Products: Self-owned IP to be the Future Battleground
3 Dec 2025
The Next Labubu: Can Pop Mart’s Star-Making Legend Sustain?
16 Oct 2025
Prof. Zhenhua MAO

Professor of Practice

In the Media
Mainland Chinese Firms’ Overseas Expansion Enters 2.0 Stage
12 Dec 2025
Hong Kong Rides the Momentum Seizing the Opportunities of the 15th Five-Year Plan
25 Nov 2025
HKU Business School 2024 China and Global Economic Forum: Domestic Demand Cannot Replace External Demand
6 Aug 2024