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Hong Kong is rising as a key player in Asia’s trillion AI trade
Hong Kong is rising as a key player in Asia’s $2 trillion AI trade
Prof. Heiwai TANG
In a recent Bloomberg interview, amid the surge in chip trade between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School and Director of the Asia Global Institute, explained that Hong Kong continues to play a role in assuring quality, verifying standards, and protecting intellectual property (IP) for products with high IP content. He also highlighted that the city retains strong institutional advantages.
3 Jul 2026
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Bloomberg
Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan Sets Sail: Beyond Finance, What Possibilities Lie Ahead?
Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan Sets Sail: Beyond Finance, What Possibilities Lie Ahead?
Prof. Heiwai TANG
As Hong Kong prepares to unveil its first five-year plan, the city is entering a new phase of economic growth and structural transformation. In an interview with Wen Wei Po, Professor Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, shared his vision for Hong Kong’s next decade.
2 Jul 2026
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Wen Wei Po (Chinese Only)
The Cost of Soaring Compute Capacity: the Boom and Hidden Risks of Data Centres
The Cost of Soaring Compute Capacity: the Boom and Hidden Risks of Data Centres
Prof. Shipeng YAN
In recent years, a wave of artificial intelligence (AI) has swept the globe, and the popularization of generative AI has led to a sharp increase in demand for compute resources. Behind the impressive models and products, the infrastructure underpinning this technological revolution is an array of data centres located across the world.
1 Jul 2026
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China–EU Trade Tensions Escalate: Would a “China Version of the Plaza Accord” Work?
China–EU Trade Tensions Escalate: Would a “China Version of the Plaza Accord” Work?
Prof. Heiwai TANG
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
Faculty
BBC Chinese (Chinese Only)
Five-Year Plans Complement Market Economy; Committee Proposed to Drive Intellectual Property Growth
Five-Year Plans Complement Market Economy; Committee Proposed to Drive Intellectual Property Growth
Prof. Heiwai TANG
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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i-CABLE
HKTKWW
Brain-Inspired Insights: Training Human-Machine Co-Evolution
Brain-Inspired Insights: Training Human-Machine Co-Evolution
Prof. Roy Liang TAN
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
Faculty
Hong Kong Economic Journal (Chinese Only)
When Images Are No Longer Proof: Trust and Markets in the AI Age
When Images Are No Longer Proof: Trust and Markets in the AI Age
Prof. Guojun He
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
From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share
From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share
Prof. Heiwai TANG
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
Faculty
CNN
Cross-Border Capital Flow Management: The Art of Balancing
Cross-Border Capital Flow Management: The Art of Balancing
Prof. Xiang FANG
Recently, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) introduced a new plan to rectify problems in cross-border securities, futures, and fund business activities. With the support of the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the rules governing the opening of securities investment accounts in Hong Kong by Mainland clients were also updated simultaneously.
24 Jun 2026
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1 Apr 2026
Global Growth: Stuck in Low Gear
16 Mar 2026
Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Lecturer

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Who Pays When a Business Suddenly Shuts Down?
30 Aug 2026
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15 Jun 2026
Wonton Noodle Inflation Over 40 Years: 3 Must-Watch Metrics for Investors Facing the Rate Hike Cycle
8 Jun 2026
Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE

Associate Professor of Teaching

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The Rise of AI-Powered Fraud: Rebuilding Trust in the Digital Age
26 Aug 2026
AI Upends Workplace Order: Human Capital Needs Urgent Restructuring
3 Jun 2026
Success in Prediction Markets: Insight or Insider Information
11 Mar 2026
Prof. Roy Liang TAN

Assistant Dean (Customized Programme of Executive Education)

Professor of Practice

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Fixing Data Gaps Before Pricing Building Risks
21 Aug 2026
Fashion AI Can’t Scale Until Creative Friction Is Solved
7 Aug 2026
Bridging the Clinical Gap in Medical AI Requires Real-World Evidence
24 Jul 2026
Prof. Xin TONG

Deputy Area Head of Innovation and Information Management

Professor

BGLIS Programme Director

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More AI, Less Diversity
20 Aug 2026
What AI Can’t Read: The Unspoken Standards Behind Good Work
13 June 2026
Leading the Machine: Transitioning from AI User to AI Manager
4 Apr 2026
Prof. Dawei WANG

Assistant Professor

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China Dominates Global Humanoid Robot Shipments as Commercialisation Hits Critical Stage
20 Aug 2026
Rethinking Education When AI Matches Human Creativity
10 Dec 2025
Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Senior Lecturer

BEcon/BEcon & Fin Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor

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Hong Kong’s Retail Market Shows New Vitality as Offline Consumption Remains Strong
20 Aug 2026
How Hong Kong is funding the future of Asian infrastructure
14 Aug 2026
How will Southbound Bond Connect Boost Capital Flow?
25 Jul 2026
Prof. Chen ZHAO

Associate Professor

BGLIS Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor

Associate Director, Institute of Behavioural and Decision Science

In the Media
More AI, Less Diversity
20 Aug 2026
Prof. Zhenhua MAO

Professor of Practice

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What could Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan mean for investors and businesses?
13 Aug 2026
China’s Economy: A Tale of “Fire and Ice”
29 Mar 2026
Mainland Chinese Firms’ Overseas Expansion Enters 2.0 Stage
12 Dec 2025
Dr. Tingting FAN

Principal Lecturer

MBA GBA Programme Director

Associate Director, Asia Case Research Centre

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Welcome to the Dopamine Economy
12 Aug 2026
Hong Kong debuts Comic Con as city bets on pop culture tourism
1 Jun 2026
The Off-field Battle over Sky-high World Cup Broadcasting Rights
27 May 2026