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Trump’s China visit set to test fragile truce
Trump’s China visit set to test fragile truce
Prof. Heiwai TANG
As global attention turns to the Trump–Xi meeting on 13 May — the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade — Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean at HKU Business School, shared his insights in an interview with BBC News, offering a nuanced perspective on US–China economic dynamics.
11 May 2026
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BBC
AI and the Future of Accounting: Empowerment, Not Replacement
AI and the Future of Accounting: Empowerment, Not Replacement
Prof. Yan XIONG
Yan Xiong, Associate Professor from HKU Business School, addressed this in the HKET. Despite student anxieties, enrolments continue to rise, driven by the view that AI empowers rather than replaces accountants. "Students must identify employers' real needs, then adapt and equip themselves," she emphasises.
11 May 2026
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Hong Kong Economic Times (Chinese Only)
AI Sycophancy: When AI Starts to Flatter Us
AI Sycophancy: When AI Starts to Flatter Us
Prof. Xi LI
In 2025, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) giant Anthropic collaborated with AI safety evaluation company Andon Labs to conduct a groundbreaking experiment by letting Claude—its own large language model (LLM)—run a mini-store named Claudius to sell snacks and beverages to Anthropic employees.
6 May 2026
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Middle East Conflict Highlight Hong Kong’s Trade Advantages; Experts Urge Closing Startup Funding Gaps
Middle East Conflict Highlight Hong Kong’s Trade Advantages; Experts Urge Closing Startup Funding Gaps
Prof. Heiwai TANG
At the 2022 Foundation report launch event for “Hong Kong’s Next Growth Pathway” and an article in Sing Tao Daily, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, said that if tensions involving Iran persisted through August without resolution, Hong Kong's exports and overall economy could face significant pressure by year-end.
5 May 2026
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Sing Tao Daily (Chinese Only)
Q1 GDP growth hits near 5-year high
Q1 GDP growth hits near 5-year high
Prof. Joseph CHAN
Joseph Chan, associate professor of practice in management and strategy at the University of Hong Kong Business School, said the figures showed the economy is undergoing a "comprehensive recovery".
5 May 2026
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RTHK
Two Types of ‘One-Person Companies’ Well-Suited for Hong Kong
Two Types of ‘One-Person Companies’ Well-Suited for Hong Kong
Prof. Roy Liang TAN
If the "One-Person Company" (OPC) were merely a buzzword, Hong Kong might not need to take it too seriously. However, it has clearly evolved beyond just a trend. In 2025, the number of startups in Hong Kong surged to a record high of 5,221, employing 19,753 people—proving that the ecosystem is stronger than ever.
1 May 2026
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Hong Kong Economic Journal (Chinese Only)
How Hong Kong’s institutional strengths can power its five-year plan
How Hong Kong’s institutional strengths can power its five-year plan
Prof. Heiwai TANG
Geopolitics is reshaping the global trade landscape. The old model of free trade is fracturing as nations retreat into protectionism. Yet, amid this shift, China’s economy remains remarkably resilient. The country is shedding its “world’s factory” label and becoming a technological powerhouse.
30 Apr 2026
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South China Morning Post
HKD stablecoins boost mainland China’s cross-border finance
HKD stablecoins boost mainland China’s cross-border finance
Prof. Xiang FANGProf. Yang LIUProf. Haonan ZHOU
In April 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued stablecoin licenses to HSBC and AnchorX, signaling the imminent breakthrough of Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) stablecoin issuance. This represents a significant milestone, marking the official launch of stablecoins as a critical on-chain financial infrastructure in Hong Kong.
30 Apr 2026
Pro-worker AI: Reshaping Work in the Wave of Automation
Pro-worker AI: Reshaping Work in the Wave of Automation
Dr. Stephen Y CHIU
In recent years, some academics have actively advocated a “pro-worker” approach to AI development. Their core argument is not a rejection of technology or AI per se, but rather a challenge to the bias against technological advancement over the past few decades—overconcentration of technological development in automation.
29 Apr 2026
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Prof. Guojun HE

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Prof. Shipeng YAN

Prof. Shipeng YAN

Prof. Heiwai TANG

Prof. Heiwai TANG

Prof. Roy Liang TAN

Prof. Roy Liang TAN

Prof. Yang YOU

Prof. Yang YOU

Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Prof. Guojun HE

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Professor in Economics

Professor in Economics

Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute

Associate Director, Institute of China Economy

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Sorted but Still Buried: Hong Kong’s Unfinished Plastic Loop
8 Jul 2026
When Images Are No Longer Proof: Trust and Markets in the AI Age
25 Jun 2026
GREEN$ Rewards, How to Better Reward?
4 Mar 2026
Prof. Shipeng YAN

Assistant Professor

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The Cost of Surging Computing Power: The Boom and Hidden Risks of AI Data Centers
1 Jul 2026
From Elite Politics to Grassroots Engagement: A New Strategy for Chinese Firms’ Overseas Exploration
27 Aug 2025
Corporate Digital Responsibility in an Aging Society
2 Jan 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–EU Trade Tensions Escalate: Would a “China Version of the Plaza Accord” Work?
30 Jun 2026
Five-Year Plans Complement Market Economy; Committee Proposed to Drive Intellectual Property Growth
28 Jun 2026
From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share
24 Jun 2026
Prof. Roy Liang TAN

Assistant Dean (Customized Programme of Executive Education)

Professor of Practice

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Brain-Inspired Insights: Training Human-Machine Co-Evolution
26 Jun 2026
2026: Three Beams of Light Shining Into HR
19 June 2026
The Food-Saving Economy: Transforming Inventory Management to Create Value
12 Jun 2026
Prof. Yang YOU

Assistant Professor

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The Rise of Prediction Markets: The New Gambling or a Financial Product?
22 Jun 2026
Building an International Gold Trading Hub: Hong Kong Enters its “The Golden Era”
25 Mar 2026
Reflections on the Essence of Stablecoin Economics
30 Jul 2025
Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Senior Lecturer

BEcon/BEcon & Fin Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor

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The Economics Behind Father’s Day: Can Love Be Quantified?
21 June 2026
China’s “Post-Real Estate Era”: Have Local Governments Succeeded in Moving from “Land Sales” to “Equity Investment”?
19 Jun 2026
When Tariff Barriers Land in Court—a US$100-Billion Lesson in Constitutional Law
15 Apr 2026
Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Lecturer

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Hong Kong’s new dog-friendly dining scheme draws overwhelming response from restaurants
15 Jun 2026
Wonton Noodle Inflation Over 40 Years: 3 Must-Watch Metrics for Investors Facing the Rate Hike Cycle
8 Jun 2026
Prediction market boom raises concerns as Hong Kong calls off basketball bets
14 Apr 2026