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Can global governance withstand unilateralism?
Can global governance withstand unilateralism?
Dr. Y. F. LUK
Amid the vicissitudes and uncertain prospects of the world’s political and economic landscape today, global governance has likewise landed in disorder. As a leading governance platform worldwide, the G20 convened its annual leaders’ summit in Johannesburg, South Africa last weekend, underscoring the turmoil in current international affairs.
26 Nov 2025
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Hong Kong Rides the Momentum Seizing the Opportunities of the 15th Five-Year Plan
Hong Kong Rides the Momentum Seizing the Opportunities of the 15th Five-Year Plan
Prof. Zhenhua MAO
25 Nov 2025
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Wenweipo (Chinese Only)
China’s 15th National Games ‘reinforces’ Greater Bay Area brand
China’s 15th National Games ‘reinforces’ Greater Bay Area brand
Prof. Yan XIONG
China's 15th National Games wrapped up with a closing ceremony held in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province on Friday evening after more than two weeks of competition. Held all across the Greater Bay Area, the sporting event attracted thousands of visitors. CGTN reporter Zheng Songwu met local residents and guests in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to hear their impressions.
22 Nov 2025
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CGTN (Video)
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A Potent Economic Solution to the Crisis of Prowling Bears
A Potent Economic Solution to the Crisis of Prowling Bears
Dr. Yifei ZHANG
From major media reports and widely shared posts on social platforms, it is evident that Japan has recently been plagued by unprecedented intrusion from bears on the prowl. Brown bears and Asian black bears have been breaking into densely populated areas at a record-high frequency, even venturing into airport aprons, forcing temporary closures of airports. As of the end of October, more than 170 people have been attacked by bears, resulting in a dozen dead.
19 Nov 2025
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Building Harvard and MIT With Chinese Characteristics in Hong Kong
Building Harvard and MIT With Chinese Characteristics in Hong Kong
Prof. Heiwai TANG
In an article published by Bloomberg’s Newsletter, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Vice-President of The University of Hong Kong and Associate Dean of HKU Business School, was interviewed about his thoughts on Hong Kong’s potential to become a global hub for higher education. “We have always been a university city,” he said, adding that what’s perhaps different now is that the ingredients are in place to catapult the city into the top tiers of higher education worldwide.
13 Nov 2025
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Bloomberg
When Interdependence Fades: How AI and Automation Are Recasting Global Trade
When Interdependence Fades: How AI and Automation Are Recasting Global Trade
Prof. Guojun He
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are upending the traditional international trade landscape, giving developed countries endogenous comparative advantages in industries that were once intensive in low-skilled labor, thereby reversing the traditional advantages of developing countries. According to the latest trends in 2025, this shift has accelerated the restructuring of global supply chains and has exacerbated trade inequality.
13 Nov 2025
Strategic Planning and Opportunities for Developing Captive Insurers in Hong Kong
Strategic Planning and Opportunities for Developing Captive Insurers in Hong Kong
Prof. Hong ZOU
In this column last week, we analysed the advantages of captive insurance companies in risk management and cost control. However, not all companies are suited to establishing their own captive insurers. What does it take for companies to achieve the intended risk-diversification objectives while avoiding the creation of new sources of risk?
12 Nov 2025
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Non-bank lenders may be fair-weather friends
Non-bank lenders may be fair-weather friends
Prof. Haonan ZHOU
Prof. Haonan ZHOU, Assistant Professor of Finance at HKU Business School, shared his views in a recent Financial Times article. Combing through three decades of syndicated loan market data across more than 100 countries, he found that when a borrower’s home country experiences a financial crisis, non-bank lenders cut their lending by about 20% more than banks do.
8 Nov 2025
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Financial Times
Is Establishing a Captive Insurer an Effective Strategy for Corporate Self-protection?
Is Establishing a Captive Insurer an Effective Strategy for Corporate Self-protection?
Prof. Hong ZOU
Nowadays, enterprises frequently face a dilemma in risk management and insurance. On the one hand, they are exposed to increasingly complex and numerous risks, from natural disasters and environmental liabilities to cybersecurity threats and supply-chain disruptions, which pose a constant threat to business operations and financial stability.
5 Nov 2025
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How the Hong Kong Middle Class Can Escape the Kill Line
11 Feb 2026
A Potent Economic Solution to the Crisis of Prowling Bears
19 Nov 2025
Mainland E-commerce Reshapes Hong Kong’s Retail Market
22 Sep 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

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China’s Macroeconomic Shift: A Call for Firms to Go Global
6 Feb 2026
Promoting Cultural Industries and Biotech IP Development; Firms “Going Global” to Boost Hong Kong’s Trade and Financing
25 Jan 2026
Chinese Enterprises Going Global: A Strategic Opportunity for Hong Kong’s Transformation
24 Dec 2025
Prof. Zhixi WAN

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Battery Swapping: A Golden Key to Electrifying Hong Kong’s Commercial Fleet
4 Feb 2026
To build Hong Kong a global runway for right-hand-drive autonomous vehicles
28 Jan 2026
Future Intelligent EV Charging in Hong Kong
21 Jan 2026
Prof. Betty Xiao WANG

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Urban decay: Hong Kong authorities trying to turn the tide
30 Jan 2026
Prof. Xin TONG

Deputy Area Head of Innovation and Information Management

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The Right to Think in the Age of AI: Between Holding On and Letting Go
26 Jan 2026
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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When AI Hallucinates: The Hidden Risks in the Global Large-Model Race
22 Jan 2026
Large Models Closing the Gap | Advanced Reasoning Still Needs Improvement
27 Oct 2025
​Multimodal AI: Image Generation Capabilities and Safety Challenges
20 Mar 2025