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The Mechanisms Behind Hong Kong Stock Privatisations
The Mechanisms Behind Hong Kong Stock Privatisations
Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE
Following the privatization proposal for Tam Jai International by its Japanese parent company, Toridoll Holdings, in February this year, less than three and a half years after its listing, HSBC Group also announced on the 9th of this month its recommendation to privatize Hang Seng Bank, which was founded in 1933. In other words, after Hang Seng becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC, its more than 50-year listing status will be revoked.
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 Center: Taking China’s IP to the World
Establishing Hong Kong as a Regional IP Trading Center: Taking China’s IP to the World
Prof. Heiwai TANG
Two years ago, I wrote an article in this column titled “Commercialization of Intellectual Property Is Conducive to High-Quality Economic Development,” and, together with the Hong Kong Young Industrialists Council, released a research report entitled “Commoditization of Intellectual Property: Catalyzing Hong Kong’s Reindustrialization.” The report put forward a series of recommendations, including encouraging the use of intangible assets as collateral for financing, with the aim of promoting the commercialization of IP (intellectual property) in Hong Kong.
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
Argentina’s Economy Faces New Challenges
Argentina’s Economy Faces New Challenges
Dr. Y. F. LUK
As we enter the final quarter of 2025, the U.S.–China economic conflict has flared up again. The current focus of the global economy is on the APEC meeting to be held in Gyeongju, South Korea at the end of this month. However, a few days before the APEC meeting, on the other side of the globe, there is another event worth attention: the October 26 midterm elections for Argentina’s legislature.
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 is advancing rapidly. Academia has already produced a substantial body of research showing that human-machine collaboration can significantly enhance efficiency and creativity across different work settings. Various sectors of society have also become aware of the productivity gains that AI technologies bring to different kinds of work.
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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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)
US H-1B Fee Hike Creates Tech Opportunity for Mainland China and Hong Kong
US H-1B Fee Hike Creates Tech Opportunity for Mainland China and Hong Kong
Dr. Jing LI
U.S. President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order announcing that, starting September 21, 2025, foreign talent applying for an H-1B work visa for the first time will be required to pay a visa fee of up to $100,000. This abrupt policy shift has caught American companies and international talent off guard, with the technology sector bearing the most direct impact. If fully implemented, the policy will not only reshape the U.S. tech ecosystem but also prompt adjustments in global talent, capital, and innovation chains.
1 Oct 2025
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Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE

Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE

Prof. Zhenhui Jack JIANG

Prof. Zhenhui Jack JIANG

Prof. Heiwai TANG

Prof. Heiwai TANG

Dr. Tingting FAN

Dr. Tingting FAN

Dr. Y. F. LUK

Dr. Y. F. LUK

Prof. Yulin FANG

Prof. Yulin FANG

Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Dr. Jing LI

Dr. Jing LI

Dr. Stephen Y CHIU

Dr. Stephen Y CHIU

Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE

Associate Professor of Teaching

In the Media
The Mechanisms Behind Hong Kong Stock Privatisations
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

In the Media
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
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

In the Media
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
US, China talk trade amid threats over Russian oil, TikTok ban
15 Sep 2025
Dr. Tingting FAN

Principal Lecturer

MBA GBA Programme Director

In the Media
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
Dr. Y. F. LUK

Honorary Associate Professor

In the Media
Argentina’s Economy Faces New Challenges
15 Oct 2025
Do we still remember the military yen?
3 Sep 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Yet Another Policy Blunder
9 Jul 2024
Prof. Yulin FANG

Professor

Director, Institute of Digital Economy and Innovation

In the Media
Resisting Skill Erosion: Harnessing AI for Personal Growth
8 Oct 2025
Van Gogh in the Chip: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Creative Processes and the Art Market
11 Jun 2025
The Taming of the Data: Shaping a World-Class Analytics Team
5 Mar 2025
Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Lecturer

In the Media
Anime IP Exhibition | Jobless Recovery
5 Oct 2025
Stablecoins in the Spotlight—Innovative Finance and Regulation
12 Aug 2025
Podcast ︱Vera’s talk︱Is the Economic Downturn in Hong Kong Just an Illusion?
12 Aug 2025
Dr. Jing LI

Senior Lecturer

BBA (IBGM) Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor

In the Media
US H-1B Fee Hike Creates Tech Opportunity for Mainland China and Hong Kong
1 Oct 2025
Tariff War Intensifies: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing Global Economy
2 Apr 2025
Examining the Key Factors Driving the Mainland Economy Behind the Stock Market Frenzy
16 Oct 2024
Dr. Stephen Y CHIU

Honorary Associate Professor

In the Media
Public Oversight Essential for the Northern Metropolis Development
24 Sep 2025
Trump’s High Tariffs Backfire on the North American Automotive Industry
12 Mar 2025
CPI or EPI, or Both?
11 Sep 2024