If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? -- Albert Einstein
1 Jun 2026
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You pour out the remaining half-bottle of distilled water, then drop the plastic bottle—cap, label, and all—into the brown recycling bin on the street corner. As far as you are concerned, the story of this plastic bottle ends here. However, there is a very high chance it won’t actually make it to the recycling path; instead, it will end up straight in the landfill.
8 Jul 2026
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In recent years, the wave of artificial intelligence (AI) has swept the globe, with the rise of generative AI fueling a massive surge in demand for computing power. Behind the glamorous models and products anchoring this tech revolution lies the essential infrastructure supporting it: data centers scattered worldwide.
1 Jul 2026
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In an interview with BBC Chinese, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School and Director of the Asia Global Institute explained that today’s global economic environment is fundamentally different from the 1980s. China’s position in global supply chains, its capital controls, and its economic structure mean it cannot be treated as “another Japan” under a copy and paste Plaza Accord.
30 Jun 2026
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Hong Kong’s first five-year plan is now open for public consultation. In recent media interviews, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, shared some insights.
28 Jun 2026
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In the middle of this month, I attended a forum hosted by the HKU Business School South China Alumni Association Healthcare Chapter in Shenzhen. On my way there, I traveled with Professor Yi Huang from HKU’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. During our journey, we discussed his research fields: brain-inspired chips and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).
26 Jun 2026
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In the past, buying things online was a bit like going on a blind date. First, you check out the photos—mm, looking sharp. Then, you read the bio—genuine, professional, and trustworthy. Finally, you look at the reviews—five stars, repurchased three times, buy it with your eyes closed. So, you place the order, silently whispering to yourself: 'Even though we've never met, I'm willing to bet you're not a catfish.
25 Jun 2026
In a recent CNN interview, Professor Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School and Director of the Asia Global Institute, was asked what is driving this global push by Chinese companies. He noted three main reasons.
24 Jun 2026
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Recently, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) rolled out a new scheme to regulate cross-border securities, futures, and fund management activities. Supported by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) of Hong Kong, the rules for Mainland clients opening securities investment accounts in Hong Kong have been updated simultaneously.
24 Jun 2026
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The government originally planned to legalize basketball betting this year but abruptly halted the initiative due to concerns that it might fuel more participation in illegal 'prediction market' gambling. Prediction markets allow participants to wager on the outcomes of specific events across a wide variety of categories, including election results, geopolitical developments, and sporting events.
22 Jun 2026
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