港大经管学院领袖企业家讲坛系列第三讲 – 中国企业全球化之路

港大经管学院很荣幸邀请到TCL创始人、董事长李东生先生,于2024年11月27日莅临学院举办的「港大经管学院领袖企业家讲坛系列」担任第三讲主讲嘉宾。面对全球政治经济格局加速重塑,贸易保护主义思潮泛起,逆全球化趋势不断增强的宏观趋势,李先生与港大经管学院经济学实务教授毛振华教授共同探讨TCL在全球化历程中的经验与教训,分享对当前全球化形势的深刻见解,并展望中国企业在未来全球化发展的方向,为同学及其他与会者带来一次难得的学习与交流机会。

演讲伊始,李先生深入分析了经济全球化的现状及未来。他指出,尽管全球化不断创造经济福利与收益,但也带来区域发展失衡的问题:发展中国家长期被锁定在产业链低端环节,而发达国家则面临制造业空心化的困境,双方均未能从全球化中充分获益。在他看来,随着大国博弈和地缘政治等因素的影响,全球产业链和贸易模式将逐渐趋向本土化及区域化;与此同时,全球贸易规则或将被区域化规则取代,如:《美墨加协定》和《跨太平洋伙伴关系协定》等。

其后,李先生分享了TCL在过去20多年全球化发展的宝贵经验。目前,TCL已建构了全球的产业链和供应链网络,布局智慧终端、半导体显示器和新能源光伏三大产业,拥有46个研发中心、38个制造基地、业务遍布160多个国家和地区,累计申请超过11万项专利。全球化对TCL从消费性电子类企业转型升级为全球化的科技制造产业集团具有深远的战略意义,其中包括:

  • 前瞻性构建全球制造网络:从容应对当前全球地缘政治和经济格局的剧烈变化
  • 培育企业新的成长曲线:通过企业产业升级,从消费电子企业成功转型为科技制造产业集团,并在全球高端制造市场竞争中构建核心优势
  • 坚定自主创新:加大研发投入,提升产品竞争力,以领先科技推动全球化进程
  • 培育具有国际视野的管理团队:打造全球化的经营组织,为企业发展提供持续动力

在讲座的最后一部分,李先生结合当前逆全球化和市场需求疲弱的背景,提出中国企业在新形势下要改变发展策略才能突围而出。他建议企业:

  1. 从传统的输出产品转变为输出工业能力,积极推动海外本土化建设,与海外当地共建工业能力
  2. 透过技术创新和产业升级,生产更多高附加值的产品,构建品牌影响力,迈向全球产业链和价值链的中高端
  3. 由兼并收购转为注重海外市场的自主成长,以技术创新及产品结构升级为核心,提升企业在全球市场的竞争优势

在问答环节,李先生也和与会者分享了他对企业家精神、当前全球化面临的挑战与机遇,以及中国企业未来全球化的发展方向等话题的看法。李先生的分享不仅为与会者带来丰富的实践经验与案例,也为中国企业如何在全球化新格局中探索新的突破之道提供了启示。

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Faculty Teaching Award Scheme 2023-24

Delivering quality education to nurture future leaders is an integral part of the Faculty’s mission. Every year, the Faculty recognises teachers with outstanding achievements and significant contributions in teaching and student learning through the Faculty Teaching Award Scheme. The award-winners for the academic year 2023-24 are:

Faculty Outstanding Teacher Award (Undergraduate Teaching)


Professor Jiang BIAN
Assistant Professor

“I am deeply honored to receive the Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award (Undergraduate Teaching) this year. Teaching has been a driving passion in my career, where I strive to create a learner-centered environment that encourages students to engage actively and think critically. Through interactive discussions, case analyses, and engagement with industry practitioners, I aim to empower students to tackle complex real-world challenges and make meaningful impact in their fields. This award reflects the shared efforts and collaborative spirits of my students, colleagues, and mentors, from whom I continue to draw inspiration. I am grateful and excited to keep growing as both an educator and a lifelong learner.”

 

Wing Tung LAM
Professor Wing Tung LAM
Assistant Professor

“I am honored to receive the Faculty Outstanding Teacher Award.  I believe everyone should gain from a course, despite differences in preparation and learning profiles.  I redesigned the compulsory course Intermediate Microeconomics to help students connect mathematics, diagrams, and economic intuition, and gradually familiarize with mathematical models. I teach with rigor while scaffolding in various ways. I modify many question formats to reduce the computation burden significantly.  I revamp the assessments so that students can demonstrate their knowledge through a verbal explanation, an informative diagram or a mathematical argument. I continuously take note of the common obstacles and improve my teaching materials accordingly.”

 

Prof. Feng TIAN
Professor Feng TIAN
Assistant Professor

“I am deeply honored to receive this award. By creating a student-centered learning environment and combining case studies with real-world applications, I aim to help students acquire the tools they need to master. The encouragement and feedback from my students have been invaluable in refining my approach and reaffirming the value of a relaxed yet engaging teaching style.

Patience and a supportive atmosphere remain central to my teaching philosophy. This award is a testament to the collective contributions of my students, teaching assistants, and colleagues, who inspire me every day. I am excited to continue improving students’ learning experiences and supporting their growth.”

 


Professor Mengzhou ZHUANG
Assistant Professor

“I am deeply honored to receive the Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award at the undergraduate level. My teaching philosophy was built around connecting complex marketing concepts with real-life examples that students encounter daily, making learning both relatable and impactful. I also emphasize hands-on learning by all kinds of in-class interactive activities, such as storytelling and live experiments, allowing students to experience and understand marketing in person. Additionally, I believe in the power of effective communication and providing timely feedback to support and guide students throughout their academic journey. This award inspires me to continue enhancing my methods and fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment.”

 

Faculty Outstanding Teacher Award (Postgraduate Teaching) – for MSc programmes

Dr. Alex CHAN
Professor Alex CHAN
Associate Professor of Teaching

“Postgraduate students typically come from diverse educational backgrounds and possess substantial work experience. Each student has unique strengths, needs, and career aspirations. I strive to recognize and understand each student’s learning progress and needs. A thorough understanding of students is essential for a teacher to provide personalized support and encouragement, enhancing their learning interests and commitment. Building relationships with students based on mutual respect and trust is the foundation for creating an effective teaching and learning environment. This approach guides students through a rewarding learning journey, helping them achieve their career goals.”

 

Michael C.L. CHAU
Professor Michael CHAU
Professor

“It is my great honor to receive the Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award this year. Teaching is an important part of my academic career. I enjoy teaching and seeing students grow in their knowledge and maturity, and become successful in their career and life. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to teach and interact with thousands of high-quality students at the University of Hong Kong over the years and I have learned and gained a lot myself along the journey.”

 

Jinzhao Du
Professor Jinzhao DU
Assistant Professor

“As both a researcher and an educator, I aim to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application by making the latest knowledge readily accessible to students. I constantly update my teaching materials to incorporate the most up-to-date academic research. In addition, I provide students with current examples, relevant case studies, and actual data for analysis to facilitate knowledge internalization. This approach greatly enhances students’ involvement, which is a key determinant of my course’s success. By guiding students to explore and discover knowledge, I achieve significantly better learning outcomes than by merely allowing them to passively absorb information.”

 


Professor Rujiing MENG
Associate Professor of Teaching

“I love teaching and cherish the opportunity to interact with our talented students. As to teaching philosophy, I deeply believe in the importance of teachers’ passion in teaching and adopt student-centered approach to course and programme design in helping students achieve meaningful learning outcomes.

I am glad to make a difference in students’ learning. A student commented, “Professor Meng’s course was very interesting, who gave a lot of examples to help us understand. And in the process, this course has expanded my international perspective and inspired me to give speeches on stage. I really like Prof Meng!” I will strive to continue making a positive impact on the students’ learning and life.”

 

Faculty Teaching Award Scheme 2022-23
Professor Christina NG
Associate Professor of Teaching

“I am honoured to receive the Faculty Outstanding Teacher Award (Postgraduate Teaching), after receiving the accolade last year for the Undergraduate Teaching.  I am grateful that my dedications are recognized not only by the Faculty and undergraduates, but also my postgraduate students with diverse academic and cultural backgrounds, job aspirations and work experiences.

It has been my privilege to teach and share my experience with my students for almost three decades, who are from the top accounting and business programmes in Hong Kong.  I am always eager to share my knowledge and insights with my students, who will be our business leaders in the future, and empower them with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills.

It has always been rewarding and motivating to inspire and witness my students to grow and succeed in the accounting, legal and business fields.  I will adhere to my teaching philosophy and keep up with my momentum to deliver quality teachings.”

 

Faculty Outstanding Teacher Award (Postgraduate Teaching) – for MBA Hong Kong programme

Weiming ZHU
Professor Weiming ZHU
Associate Professor

“My approach to teaching is emphasize critical thinking through discussing latest practices and up-to-date knowledge in an interactive learning environment. When designing the MBA course “Business Analytics for Managers,” I recognize that balancing essential data concepts with practical relevance is key, as most students are managers who won’t be coding daily but need to understand data analytics’ objectives and power. Therefore, each class begins with a real-world business problem, such as designing mobile games with A/B testing or predicting wine auction prices. I also use examples from media and reports to underscore the importance and common errors of data analysis. Additionally, I leveraged the university’s free access to GPT-3.5 and taught students how to “program with English.” I introduced how to use prompts effectively to generate usable code without uploading data. This empowers students to combine business acumen with advanced data analytics techniques to make better decisions.”

 

Faculty Outstanding Teacher Award (Postgraduate Teaching) – for GBA (HK-SZ) MBA programme

Jeffrey Ng
Professor Jeffrey NG
Professor

“It is my great honour to receive that Faculty Outstanding Teacher Award (Postgraduate Teaching). The award will spur me to work harder to become an even better teacher. I attribute my success to my longstanding efforts to continually improve my courses. In my teaching, I focus on delivering edutainment. I believe that my students learn best if I teach in ways that help them develop their own potential and learning style, as well capture the attention and stimulate their learning interest. I look forward to continuously improving my educational techniques to educate future generations of students and in the process, win more teaching awards.”

 

Faculty Outstanding Teacher Award (Postgraduate Teaching) – for EMBA programme

Haipeng Shen
Professor Haipeng SHEN
Patrick S C Poon Professor in Analytics and Innovation
Chair of Business Analytics and Innovation

“The opportunity to teach, to me, is a blessing, an opportunity, and a gift. I cannot thank my PhD advisor – Professor Larry Brown – enough for opening the door for me twenty-six years ago. I cannot thank my students enough for making teaching so enjoyable and rewarding for me. There are three principles that I follow dearly in teaching: enjoyment and passion, relevance and application, communication and interaction. Try to impress upon the students your enjoyment and passion about the subject, with enthusiastic attitude, humorous lectures, and active body language. In return, your students will become more active and engaged. Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. Make your lectures more relevant and illustrate how to connect with applications. In return, your students will teach you with their real world cases. Everything is about story telling. There are a story teller, a group of story listeners, and the story. Be communicative, be interactive, be humorous, tell a good story!”

 

Faculty Outstanding Teacher Award (Postgraduate Teaching) – for IMBA programme


Professor Xu LI
Associate Professor

“I am honored to receive the Faculty Outstanding Teacher Award of the IMBA programme. The award suggests that students agree and support my teaching philosophy. I believe that teaching is not only a form of transferring knowledge, but also an opportunity to cultivate students’ self-learning interests and ability. While any given teaching can be a one-time assignment for a teacher, learning is a life-long journey for students. For such a journey, teaching is not the ending, but the beginning of every crucial turn and advancement; therefore, as a teacher, I’d love to help students navigate their journey to the success.”

 

Faculty Teaching Innovation Award


Professor Bonnie Hayden CHENG
Associate Professor

“Empowering future leaders through education is a privilege. I continuously adapt my teaching to cultivate a dynamic classroom environment that engages and inspires students with diverse learning preferences. My approach to teaching is designed to foster students’ critical thinking and problem-solving while equipping them with the necessary skills to thrive in a rapidly changing global environment. By immersing in innovative methods, students are better equipped to confront real-world challenges, build resilience, and nurture a lifelong love of learning. I am deeply grateful to receive this prestigious award.”

 


Professor Shan HUANG
Assistant Professor

“It’s my great honor to receive this reward. It has been my aspiration that my teaching will make a significant contribution to my students’ growth, thereby facilitating their future career paths. I believe that teaching innovation is epitomized by providing students with unique learning content that encompasses rare and invaluable knowledge. Such knowledge should have direct applicability to their future academic and professional endeavors, thus conferring upon them a competitive advantage. Moreover, teaching innovation involves the utilization of novel methodologies, including cutting-edge technologies and practical insights, to furnish students with a seamless integration of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. In summary, my goal in teaching is to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience that enables them to become creative individuals capable of solving novel problems.”

 

Professor Wen ZHOU
Associate Professor

“To allow students to experience the dynamics in economics and game theory, I adopt the interactive game approach by integrating a simulation platform into my course. During my lectures, I conduct approximately 15 to 20 live game sessions, where a student’s payoff typically depends not only on their own choices but also on the choices made by all other players in the group, mirroring real-life scenarios. Although each session is very short, lasting only two or three minutes, the games provide a valuable opportunity for students to experience firsthand the need to accommodate diverse interests while pursuing personal gains. They also appreciate the refreshing break from the usual mode of lecturing and discussion.

The choices made by players reveal a rich array of human characteristics: greed, arrogance, cheating, as well as fairness, generosity, and pragmatism. Many students remark that the most significant lesson they learn is the importance of cooperation for effective strategy. I believe this lesson will not only make them better managers in the future but also more empathetic and caring individuals.”

More Faculty Awards

 

Faculty Outstanding Researcher Award 2023-24

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Professor Guojun He
Professor

 

Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award (2024)

Professor Dragon Yongjun Tang
Professor

 

Research Output Prize (2023)

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Professor Yang You
Assistant Professor

 

 

 

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Connect and Grow: Students Embark on HKU Business School Mentorship Programme 2024-25

The Inauguration Ceremony of the HKU Business School Mentorship 2024-25 Programme was successfully held on 5th November 2024 at Loke Yew Hall. This year, nearly 80 pairs of mentors and mentees have been matched. Moreover, mentors and mentees from the Executive Mentorship Programme (EMP) hosted by the Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Finance Programme were also invited to the ceremony to commence their journey together.

Professor Hongbin Cai, the Dean of HKU Business School, initiated the event with a welcoming address to our mentors and mentees. He expressed appreciation to mentors for their dedicated support to the Faculty over the years and affirmed that the encouragement and guidance from mentors would inspire mentees with fresh perspectives, empower them to realize their full potential and lead them towards success. Since the programme’s inception in 2014, it has nurtured and inspired over 600 students, instilling in them the values of leadership, growth, and perseverance. The success and steady expansion of the programme relies on the unwavering commitment and selfless dedication of all members, particularly batches of professional industry mentors who pass on their wisdom and serve as companions to their assigned mentees.

During the inauguration ceremony, two esteemed long-serving mentors, Mr. Teddy Liu and Mr. Vincent Tam, shared their past experiences serving as mentors for the Programme, both relishing the rewarding experience of transforming a professional connection into a lifelong friendship with their assigned mentees. Vincent has also teamed up with two of his former mentees – Ms. Bona Tsui and Ms. Jamie Leung. Through their testimonials, they emphasized how a strong mentoring relationship can significantly impact one’s personal and professional development.

This year, our School also recognized mentors* who have supported the HKU Business School Mentorship Programme for over a decade. During the ceremony, Professor Hongbin Cai presented each of these mentors with a Certificate of Appreciation to acknowledge their contributions to the Business School mentorship community.

Mentors with Service for 10+ years

(In alphabetical order of surnames)

  1. Mr. Francis Cheng
  2. Mr. Barry Ho
  3. Mr. Tim Koo
  4. Dr. Kate Kwan
  5. Dr. Michael Leung, MH
  6. Mr. Teddy Liu
  7. Mr. Vincent Tam
  8. Mr. Alvin Tse
  9. Mr. Eric Yu
  10. Ms. Minmin Zhan

As the youngest and most dynamic faculty member at the university, the HKU Business School has made remarkable progress in enhancing our academic and research excellence. The Faculty’s achievements reflect a commitment to excellence and long-term development, including the nurturing of young talent for the future by connecting them to the real business world. We firmly believe that the Mentorship Programme plays a crucial role in shaping the younger generation’s future, providing invaluable opportunities for students to broaden their horizons and develop essential skills.”

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The Third KPMG ESG Case Study Competition

We are thrilled to announce that our students have won the Third Prize in The Third KPMG ESG Case Study Competition.

The competition, jointly organised by HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute, KPMG China, and Renmin University, aims to enhance students’ ability to analyse ESG business cases, foster a meaningful dialogue among students, businesses, and society, and pave the way for sustainable development.

From the pool of 1,700 entries, our students have stood out by demonstrating their strong awareness in ESG issues, exceptional presentation and analytical skill. Kudos to our students for winning the Third Prize in the competition!

 

Find out more about the competition: https://hkujcesgri.hku.hk/event/the-third-kpmg-esg-case-competition/

 

Third Prize

Team Name: EcoSaGe

Team Members:
Mr. Leung Chun Man Edmond, BSc(QFin), Year 1
Mr. Ho Man Chung, BEng, Year 1
Mr. He Yujie, BEng(EngSc), Year 1

 

Student Sharing:

This journey has been a tremendous learning experience. I have gained invaluable insights into ESG disclosure and reporting, potential technologies for ESG monitoring, circular economy practices, and global supply chain strategies in an era marked by geopolitical tensions. With two of my teammates from non-business backgrounds, this achievement is a testament to the power of pushing boundaries and embracing interdisciplinary collaboration. I believe that diverse perspectives are crucial in addressing complex challenges like ESG, and this experience has reinforced my commitment to driving sustainable and responsible business practices.

(by Mr. Leung Chun Man Edmond)

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Thammasat Undergraduate Business Challenge 2024

Congratulations to our student team for winning 1st Runner-up in Thammasat Undergraduate Business Challenge 2024!

Thammasat Undergraduate Business Challenge is an international undergraduate case competition hosted annually by Thammasat Business School in Bangkok, Thailand. The competition brings together top undergraduate student teams from leading business schools around the world for an intensive competition with invaluable networking opportunities.

The competition consists of two rounds. Teams were asked to analyse a real-life business case and formulate a strategic solution within a tight timeframe of 28 hours, then present their solution to the panel of judges.

Our students showcased their ability to tackle complex business challenge and their exceptional presentation skills. We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and high standards they set for themselves. Please join us in congratulating them on this remarkable achievement.

 

More about the competition: https://tubc.page/tubc.html

 

1st Runner-up
Miss Cheung Lok Ching, BBA(IBGM), Year 2
Mr. Sy Mateo Rafael Roman, BBA(IBGM), Year 2
Mr. Xia Yunchu, BBA(IBGM), Year 2
Mr. Xu Shu Ming Alex, BBA(IBGM), Year 2

Faculty Advisor:
Prof. Doyeon Kim

Case Competition Coach:
Ms. Pinto Rasika Tasdyata (Pipin)

 

Student Sharing:

The 5-day TUBC journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Participating in such a prestigious international case competition was already an honour, and securing the 1st Runner-up position has made it even more memorable. When we first received the technically challenging case focusing on sustainability concepts, I remember feeling overwhelmed by its complexity and specificity. However, the intense 28-hour case preparation, though demanding, proved that dedication and perseverance truly paid off.

What made this experience particularly unique was the opportunity to compete against brilliant minds from top universities worldwide. The level of competition pushed us to exceed our own expectations and deliver our absolute best.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to HKU Business School for this invaluable opportunity. Standing on an international stage and representing our university has undoubtedly become one of the highlights of my college journey. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support, guidance, and encouragement from everyone involved – Prof. Winnie Leung (Assistant Dean (Undergraduate)), Ms. Pipin Tasdyata (Case Competition Coach), Prof. Doyeon Kim (Faculty Advisor for TUBC2024), and my teammates. Thank you all for being part of this remarkable journey!

(by Miss Cheung Lok Ching, Joey)

 

As the team leader of Vinco Consulting, I was thrilled that we were given the opportunity to compete at the international level, representing HKU. Being my first International Case Competition, I was initially shocked by the scale of the event but was quickly intrigued by the number of people from different universities and the in-depth planning of the event itself. In the end, I am proud that as one of the youngest teams at the competition, my team was still able to perform and come out as 1st Runner-up.

(by Mr. Sy Mateo Rafael Roman)

 

Participating in the Thammasat Undergraduate Business Challenge 2024 was an enlightening experience that I had the honour to share with my fellow HKU Business School team members. Competing in a 28-hour case competition centred around Krungsri provided an intensive platform to apply our strategic skills, resulting in our team securing the 1st Runner-up position.

Our journey began with three rigorous training sessions that equipped us to tackle the complexities of the challenge effectively. The competition itself was a testament to our team’s resilience and collaborative spirit, as we worked tirelessly to devise innovative solutions for Krungsri.

Aside from the competition, we immersed ourselves in the rich culture of Bangkok. We delved into local culinary delights, tried our hand at Muay Thai, and enjoyed the relaxation of a traditional Thai massage. These experiences enriched our visit, providing a perfect balance between intense competition and cultural appreciation.

I extend my deepest gratitude to Thammasat Business School for organising such a prestigious event and to our hosts for their warm hospitality. Special thanks to HKU Business School for offering us this invaluable opportunity. The lessons learned and the friendships forged during this journey are experiences I will cherish.

(by Mr. Xia Yunchu, Kevin)

 

The competition was exceptionally well-organised, allowing me to engage with a truly international group of participants. I formed meaningful connections with diverse individuals, which provided me with unique insights and broadened my global perspective.

(by Mr. Xu Shu Ming Alex)

 

 

 

 

 

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港大经管学院领袖企业家讲坛系列第二讲 – 走进世界,奔向未来

港大经管学院很荣幸邀请到上海德龙钢铁集团有限公司董事长丁立国先生,参与学院于2024年11月6日举办的“港大经管学院领袖企业家讲坛系列,并担任主题演讲嘉宾。丁先生以中国钢铁行业为基础,与港大经管学院经济学实务教授毛振华教授深入讨论创业的心路历程及出海的成功经验,为与会者带来宝贵的学习机会。

丁先生首先分享了创立德龙钢铁集团的经验,阐述中国钢铁行业是最具国际竞争力的产业之一,具备“走出去”的优势和实力。德龙钢铁集团经过30多年的发展,目前年产能规模高达3500万吨、生产1000多个品种的产品,并获得超过1000项授权专利。

然而,“出海”的道路并非繁花似锦。丁先生表示到印尼发展的过程面临六大挑战,包括项目融资、建设条件、员工培训挑战、文化差异、新冠疫情及频繁的地震。幸好获得各方支持,德龙历经六年多的艰苦奋斗,使印尼德信项目在发展区域经济、满足钢材需求、带动当地就业、促进文化融合、履行社会责任等方面发挥了重要作用。该项目更令德龙的印尼项目德信集团成为中国在海外投资建设规模最大的单体钢铁企业,引领印尼钢铁市场的规范发展,实现“买全球、卖全球”,成为共建“一带一路”的钢铁明珠。

其后,丁先生寄语会众:成功的路不会一帆风顺。他强调在面对困难时应保持苦中作乐,以苦为乐的心态,并谨记企业家精神是企业的底座。在“走出去”的道路上,各位也要对新事物保持好奇心,还要守一不移,敢于尝试和实践。正因为“走进世界、奔向未来”的梦想与执著,他成功把德龙打造成一家跨企业、跨区域及跨国界的大型综合企业集团。他表示,集团将于未来因地制宜发展新质生产力,加快科技创新、数字赋能、绿色钢铁和低碳循环经济发展,致力打造精品化、数智化、绿色化、国际化的钢铁集团。

进入最后一部分,丁先生以《史记》的一句话作结:“顺境的时候不妄自狂喜,逆境的时候不惶恐气馁,安稳的时候不骄奢淫逸,危机的时候不恐惧害怕”,寄语会众应拥抱大时代、培育国际视野,才不负韶华。

本次讲坛涵盖企业家精神、企业“出海”、及在大时代创业等话题,为与会者带来丰富的思想洞见。我们相信丁先生的分享定能鼓励更多企业“走进世界”,奔向辉煌未来。

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Professor Shuqing Luo Being Awarded the Case Awards 2024 Strategy and General Management trophy

Prof. Shuqing Luo and her co-author Prof. Guoli Chen won the Case Centre Awards and Competitions 2024 – Strategy and General Management category for their outstanding case “SHEIN vs Zara: Digital Transformation in the Fast-fashion Industry”. The case highlights how the Chinese apparel maker SHEIN has disrupted the fast-fashion industry, and explores how it can leverage its strengths while addressing challenges such as geopolitical risk and environmental impact.

The Asia Case Research Centre (“ACRC”) of HKU Business School is committed to the advancement of learning and teaching in business education and strives to promote leading management thinking through research on the latest practices in the Asia Pacific business environment.

As a major producer of quality business cases, ACRC boasts a repository of nearly 800 business case studies drawn from a vast range of industries and disciplinary areas, written mostly by HKU faculty members. Its cases are distributed globally through its own website as well as those of Harvard Business School Publishing, Ivey Publishing and The Case Centre.

Additionally, ACRC is the organiser of the world’s largest business case competition for undergraduates—the HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition—providing some of the brightest minds of tomorrow with the skills to make valuable contributions to the global economy.

Congratulations to Prof. Shuqing Luo on this remarkable achievement!

About this winning case: https://www.thecasecentre.org/caseSpotlight/2024/SHEINvsZara

ACRC’s website: https://www.acrc.hku.hk/

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AMPB Alumni Homecoming 2024: A Celebration of Connections and Achievements

On September 13th, 2024, The University of Hong Kong played host to the highly anticipated AMPB Alumni Homecoming Party, bringing together an exceptional group of individuals from the Asset Management and Private Banking (AMPB) programme. With over 70 guests in attendance—including industry practitioners who have served as our adjunct professors, guest mentors and guest speakers, our AMPB alumni and faculty members.  The event was a vibrant celebration of professional achievements and enduring relationships.

The evening commenced with a warm and inspiring welcoming message by Prof. Anna Wong, Programme Director for Asset Management and Private Banking and Mr. Joseph H. L. Chan, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Hong Kong SAR Government.  Professor Wong highlighted AMPB’s inauguration ceremony was held in the same function room exactly 7 years ago.  Both speakers reflected on the immense growth of the AMPB community over the years, highlighting the programme’s pivotal role in shaping leaders for the ever-evolving financial landscape.

A key part of the event was the alumni sharing session, where graduates from various cohorts spoke about their career journeys, successes, and challenges. Each of them were asked to use one word to express their feelings about the AMPB programme, three words from them were “unexpected”, “grateful” and “transformative”.

The energy of the evening was further amplified by mini games designed to foster interaction among the participants, adding a fun and playful element to the occasion.

The event concluded with a mingling session between the alumni and guests.  The AMPB Alumni Homecoming 2024 was more than just a reunion; it was a celebration of the thriving community that continues to support one another in their personal and professional endeavors.

We look forward to seeing these connections continue to grow and strengthen, paving the way for future collaborations and successes within the AMPB community.

 

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新大航海时代,如何掌舵?| 香港大学经管学院全球CEO论坛

港大全球CEO课程二期班扬帆开课

所有伟大的征途都离不开精准前瞻的判断,在古代大航海时代,航海家的判断基于日月风云、星图罗盘,而在当今商业世界,企业领军者的判断有赖于渗透空气的全球化资讯、抽丝剥茧的智者分析、发人深省的观点交锋。

“这场论坛节奏非常紧凑,没有假大空。”“他们的观点很不一样,不一样才有碰撞。”“这就是我们来香港真正想听到的。”这些是首届香港大学经管学院全球CEO论坛后学员们最集中的反馈。此次论坛于10月18日在香港大学举行,恰逢港大全球CEO课程二期班开课,汇聚了首期班与二期班全体学员。6小时的巅峰论坛集结16位顶级政商学界大咖,纵论古今,放眼全球。诸位学者嘉宾不惧观点冲突,真实表达,为企业家们呈现了一场真正的思想激荡。

 

听到不一样的声音,是一切的起点

蔡洪滨
港大经管学院院长、中国经济研究所所长
经济学讲座教授

港大经管学院院长蔡洪滨教授以陆佑堂的历史底蕴为论坛拉开序幕。陆佑堂是香港大学最具象征意义的礼堂之一,孙中山先生曾在这里发表著名演说,激励了一代代港大学子,而礼堂的名字是为了纪念著名华人企业家、香港大学重要捐赠者,陆佑。

蔡洪滨教授将大家的思绪带回十九世纪中叶,贫困的广东少年陆佑离乡背井,飘摇南洋,凭借聪明才智和勤奋毅力,步步进阶马来西亚的锡矿大王、橡胶大王,最终成为南洋最著名的企业家之一。他慷慨捐赠,反哺祖国,为华人社会贡献了巨大物质与精神能量。相比那个时代,如今的全球化趋势使得许多过去几十年才能积累的资源唾手可得,如果说陆佑当年是被迫出海,那现如今,出海已经成为企业家们的积极选择。

蔡洪滨院长强调,陆佑堂的存在,不仅是对陆佑个人成就的纪念,更是对所有华人企业家在全球化进程中不畏艰难、勇于探索的精神的肯定。它提醒我们,无论身处何地,面临怎样的挑战,都应保持那份初心和勇气,追寻自己的梦想。

 

王于渐
香港大学首席副校长、经济学讲座教授
黄乾亨黄英豪基金教授(政治经济学)

王于渐教授为同学们分享了《香港经济转型历史》,从历史脉络中描摹出一段几乎被人遗忘的香港历史,帮助大家更深刻地理解香港文化及精神内核。这一场历史溯源从1842年之前讲起,将香港发展分为五个阶段。其中第三阶段(1945-1970年),香港发挥人口优势、利用国际市场,大力发展制造业,打造成“亚洲四小龙”之一。

王于渐教授指出,香港因为英国殖民遗留,采用普通法,这对发展金融服务业有天然优势,可以有效限制企业内部人士、国家、政府官员和政客对投资者征用的程度,使得私有财产得到比较牢固的保护,尤其有利于知识产权的保护。

在全球化浪潮中,香港面临诸多挑战,其中最主要的问题是土地和人口。打造香港的人才库是香港所有其他对外发展中最主要的一点,这为有志于出海、走向国际化的内地企业家们打开了机遇之门。

陈志武
金融学讲座教授、郑裕彤基金教授(金融学)
香港大学量化历史研究所所长、香港人文社会研究所所长
香港大学校董会成员

陈志武教授亦从历史切入,回顾两次让香港获益的古代大航海,其一是鲜为人知的唐初至明初期间阿拉伯和波斯商人来华,带动了香港的早期发展;其二是欧洲文化来华,带动对外贸易。而如今的新大航海时代,中华文化、中国商人终于也能走出,促进商业发展。

陈志武教授重点分析了最近的经济刺激政策,认为当下的困境与2008年经济危机不同,相应地,政策如想达到接近当年的救市效果,还需要更大的力度,更多元维度的考量,维护好消费者和投资者的信心,尤其是民营企业家的信心,国内加入经济内循环行列。如此,中国经济的未来发展将在新的大航海时代继续腾飞。

陈启宗
恒隆地产荣誉董事长

陈启宗先生为出海“敲响警钟”,话锋犀利,直言内地企业家缺乏出海经验,对中美关系认知不足,风险评估不够。早在二十年前,他便预言在中国真正成功的不是海归,而是本土企业家。十年前,他建议马云将阿里巴巴带回香港上市,这些在当时看来让许多人费解的观点正逐一被现实佐证。他大方分享自己家族的投资经历,也曾试错,也曾放手,最终才有了今天的全球布局。

陈启宗先生认为内地企业家正面临两难,“出去也不是,不出去也不是”。但至少,出海的前提应是足够了解海外政治经济、市场、风险,主动出击,而非迫于市场环境进行选择。世界正发生巨变,俄乌战争导致石油政治、结构性通货膨胀等问题,其中蕴含未来真正的风险和机遇。

 

圆桌对话:出海,还是不出海

圆桌环节主持人王峰先生直击重点,问出了很多同学关心的市场问题。嘉宾们从各自角度观察9月底到现在的市场反应,幷提出对明年的经济展望和对企业出海的建议。

李彤
中银香港(控股)有限公司副总裁

李彤女士认为,中国近期政策传递出较强的稳健和扩张的积极信号。

关于国家对于地方债化解的举措,李彤女士持积极乐观态度。和其他另外两位嘉宾观点不同,出海方面,她表示,东南亚与中国互为最大贸易伙伴,中国与东南亚地缘相近,经济相互依存度高,东南亚是中国企业出海的首选地。

孟羽
香港中国金融协会主席

孟羽主席认为,中央高层重视幷直接面对经济问题,作为银行从业者,在最近股市表现中能够感受到政策的根本性变化。他指出,化解当前通货紧缩风险的核心是有效解决房地产问题。对于需求端的刺激,他更倾向于进行税收结构调整而非购物券发放。

基于美元降息步伐,孟羽主席对明年的经济形势,持谨慎乐观态度。他强调中资企业出海是趋势,建议将国际总部设在香港作为出海的桥头堡。但每个企业需明确出海目的,根据自身情况决定是否出海。

邢自强
摩根士丹利中国首席经济学家董事总经理

邢自强先生指出,当前的经济决策框架是走出通缩,而非短期托个底。需要千钧之力,不能半途而废。

当前已经出炉了第一轮政策组合,但力度上不足以完全摆脱通缩。第二轮更有力的刺激与改革组合拳,更值得期待。

决策层已认识到通缩严重性,但关于应对力度、发力方向,仍存在一定的思维定势。当前政策在试错中逐步推出。但未来,社会感知指数的变化,叠加外部环境风险,或有助于凝聚共识,推动更大力度和更精准的政策,他建议实施“新三大工程”,即充实社保福利,鼓励生育上升至国策和中央帮助房地产收储改为保障房。

 

心系全球,中国企业新格局

本次论坛下午场暨第四届香港大学中国经济季度论坛,由港大经管学院和香港大学中国经济研究所共同主办,持续输出独到见解与观点交锋。

刘会平
香港贸易发展局副总裁

刘会平先生为大家简单介绍了香港贸易发展局的构成及主要业务。香港背靠祖国、连通世界,面对当前的地缘政治变局和经济挑战,刘会平先生用“6个D”分享了新机遇和新方向:Diversification(多元化)、Digitalization(数字化)、Domestic(内销市场)、Deal Making(促成交易)、Design & Disruptive(设计与颠覆性创新)、De-carbonalization/ESG(碳中和与环境、社会和公司治理)。

毛振华
港大经管学院实务教授
中诚信国际首席经济学家

毛振华教授坚定鼓励中国企业加入出海热潮,“中国企业正在进行波澜壮阔的伟大行动”,而他本人的分享也为下午场论坛掀起第一波高潮。

毛振华教授指出,中国企业出海主要有四种模式:产能出海、供应链出海、资本出海、企业家出海。企业家应该正确认识企业出海与资本输出的关系,资本输出是开放经济体发展到⼀定阶段的必然结果。企业出海不仅是形势所迫,更应是主动所为,不是资本外逃,而是中国资本输出,形成跨国公司的必由之路。

他认为当前中国企业出海⾯临著国内供需失衡⽭盾仍存、部分⾏业产能过剩,国内行业投资回报率下降对企业造成过大压力等挑战,在全球产业链重构、⼤国博弈加剧、地缘政治冲突上升背景下,企业出海有助于规避贸易壁垒,巩固供应链优势。对于中国企业出海,社会要鼓励、政府要支持、企业要行动、企业家要下决心,形成未来中国经济的新格局、中国企业家的新格局、华人的新格局。

 

邱达根
香港立法会议员
香港资讯科技联会会长

邱达根议员就一带一路香港的定位进行分享,硬基建的一带一路时代已经过去,未来一带一路是软基建时代,而软基建时代,支持建设开放型世界经济的过程中,有很多是香港可以参与其中的。

他表示香港未来的定位,就像金庸写的小说,要学一套新的武功,必须把老的武功完全忘掉,忘掉从前过去香港的身份定位,未来是否实用且合适,是要反思的点。香港的故事,从来就是中国故事的一部分,如果没有中国故事的发展,香港不会有今天这个样子。

香港在“一带一路”中的角色应转变为软技术出海的推动者和标准制定者,利用其在国际标准、科技合作、金融服务和贸易合规等方面的优势,帮助内地企业实现产品出海,幷提升国际竞争力。

 

圆桌对话:Yes or No?
中国经济现状和政策热点问题

圆桌对话
中国经济现状和政策热点问题

下午论坛的圆桌环节由港大经管学院院长蔡洪滨教授担任主持人,他展现出深厚的学术功底和对经济现象的敏锐洞察力,引导话题层层深入,主持风格犀利直接,以简单的“Yes or No”提问,促成了嘉宾的真实表达和观点碰撞,展开一场优质、精彩、高效的圆桌对话。

五位圆桌嘉宾就蔡洪滨教授的第一个问题达成共识,一致认为9月底到现在,中国决策层对经济判断出现转变,政策出现拐点。而对紧接其后的问题——9月底至今发布的一系列组合政策能否真正实现稳定经济的目标、未来政策走势会不会实现市场预期,嘉宾们各抒己见。

孙明春
香港中国金融协会副主席

对此,孙明春先生给出了肯定回答。他表示尽管政策中未给出具体的数字和规模,导致很多人认为信息不足,但他认为这一政策是开放的,因此市场的大小和规模需要市场参与者自行判断和猜测。考虑到未来的持续政策输出,他认为长期是可以实现目标的。

严力耘先生表示从市场反应、社会心理、企业家心理的角度来看,预期想要实现的话需要更大的政策力度。杨德龙先生认为关键要重塑企业家的信心,同时落实市场化、法治化的原则。

毛振华
港大经管学院实务教授
中诚信国际首席经济学家

其他嘉宾则提出了不同观点,毛振华教授指出央行行长的表达清晰明了,但其他政策数据相对模糊,因此对于组合政策能否真正实现稳定经济的目的,他认为政策力度还有待加强。

严力耘
高盛(亚洲)有限责任公司
资产及财富管理部 董事总经理

严力耘先生表示从市场反应、社会心理、企业家心理的角度来看,预期想要实现的话需要更大的政策力度。关于未来一两个月内资本市场的发展趋势,他指出短期市场波动难以预测,但供需平衡下市场方向不明。圣诞节期间基金经理休假,市场或更趋平衡,预计年底前变化有限。

杨德龙
前海开源基金管理有限公司董事总经理
首席经济学家

杨德龙先生认为政策能否真正实现稳定经济的目标,关键要重塑企业家的信心,同时落实市场化、法制化的原则。他表示资本市场未来一段时间更乐观,因为经济数据将好转,而资本市场主要反映未来预期。当前市盈率低,估值上升会带来上涨,且政策逐步落地将增强信心。年底前市场可能有第二波上涨,反映政策影响,若明年上市公司盈利大涨,则可能出现大牛市。

曲天石
彭博亚洲高级经济学家

曲天石先生对几位嘉宾的观点高度赞同,年底这个时间点,资本市场的发展趋势,他认为会略高于今天的点位。

毛振华教授最后总结道,本次会议成功探讨了出海问题与中国企业发展思考,聚焦当前中国经济主要问题,在蔡洪滨院长的主持和各位嘉宾的精彩回答中,展示了经济学界和经济界对当前形势的看法和判断,既有现实分析也有政策期待,活动非常精彩。期待港大全球CEO课程的同学们在港大学习生活顺利。

 

港大全球CEO课程首期班学员
上海荣利纺织品有限公司董事长 何学忠

嘉宾真诚,论坛精彩,在座CEO学员们听完全天内容仍不觉疲倦,踊跃提问。何学忠同学提问,为什么通缩对宏观经济会造成这么大的风险和流动性陷阱?

孙明春先生表示通缩反映信心,从学术角度来说容易产生债务通缩的陷阱;毛振华教授指出,通缩对经济的破坏力是非常大的,其核心的反映就是在于供求不平衡的这个问题。

港大全球CEO课程二期班学员
澳大利亚融侨金融集团董事长 叶方

叶方同学专程从澳大利亚回国参加本次课程,他想了解就当前香港在世界经济格局的地位而言,有意在香港落地发展的企业家可以抓住哪些机遇?

毛振华教授认为,香港背靠祖国,面向世界,在国内外市场都具有无可替代的地位,尤其在产权和人权保护上优势显著。尽管面临挑战,但香港拥有广泛的金融基础设施和大陆作为经济腹地,长期来看,其地位难以被新加坡等地替代。此外,香港作为中转站和观察哨的独特地位也使其具有高度灵活性。

 

遇智者,交朋友,幸福翻倍

伴随著论坛的余温,港大全球CEO课程首期班和二期班同学们欢聚一堂,共同参与了开学晚宴。本次晚宴堪称首期班与二期班联袂演绎的首次庆典盛宴,热烈的氛围与积极的互动,为两个班级之间搭建了一座坚实的桥梁,促进了知识与资源的共享。

蔡洪滨
港大经管学院院长、中国经济研究所所长
经济学讲座教授

陈百里
香港特区政府商务及经济发展局副局长

港大经管学院蔡洪滨院长和香港特区政府商务及经济发展局副局长陈百里博士分别致辞,对港大全球CEO课程的同学们表示热烈欢迎,希望同学们坚持终身学习,携手共进。

惠笙(上海)健康管理有限公司董事长赵飚作为港大全球CEO首期班学员代表发言表示,对于港大全球CEO课程,同学们从有点关心到非常关心,再到天天开心,从上课到回家,和优秀的师资团队学习交流,受益匪浅。希望同学们在港大不忘初心,砥砺前行。

笔克环球服务有限公司区域董事长林秋伟作为二期班学员代表发言,他作为新加坡人加入港大全球CEO,认为这个课程契合数字化、全球化的时代趋势。相信在这里能够学到跨领域跨学科的商业知识和人生经验,和港大全球CEO课程的同学们一起看星辰大海。

美国黑石集团高级合伙人及大中华区主席、港大经管学院高管教育客座教授张利平先生为同学们简要分享了对于外资及中国资本市场的看法。他表示从个人角度非常看好中国的中长期发展,长期经济基本面稳定下来后,后期有望回升。

此次晚宴不仅是一次简单的聚餐,更是港大全球CEO课程精神的延续与深化。我们期待与全球企业家们携手共进,在新大航海的征途中,共同探索未知,挑战极限,书写属￿这个时代的传奇商业篇章。

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NHH International Case Competition 2024

We are thrilled to announce that our students have won the Champion in the NHH International Case Competition 2024!

NHH International Case Competition is an annual international undergraduate case competition hosted by Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen, Norway. 15 teams from top business schools around the globe were invited to tackle real-life business issue posed by the case company – DNV.

The competition consisted of a 5-hour seeding case and 24-hour case. Our students have demonstrated exceptional presentation skills, creativity, and teamwork and bring home the Champion. Congratulations!

More about the competition: https://www.nhhicc.com/

 

Champion

Mr. Duangthip Wee, BBA(IBGM), Year 2
Miss Law Lok Yee Nori, BEcon&Fin, Year 2
Miss Lo Nikkia, BSc(MAT), Year2
Mr. Ng Tsz Nam, BBA(BA), Year 2

Faculty Advisor:

Prof. Winnie Leung

Case Competition Coach:
Ms. Pinto Rasika Tasdyata (Pipin)

 

Student Sharing:

In September, my team had the amazing opportunity to represent HKU Business School in the prestigious NHH International Case Competition in Bergen, Norway. It was an incredible journey filled with learning, collaboration, tourism, laughter, and amazing food, alongside 14 other top Business School teams around the globe.

We started off the week with a 5-hour seeding case challenge for Highsoft, where we focused on new marketing strategies to win over the Chinese market. We pitched our strategy of adding HighChart Plugin into Salesforce 360, which tapped into the growing demand for data visualization in CRM systems within the Chinese market. Winning this round in our group was such an encouraging start!

Moving on, the main event was the 24-hour case challenge for DNV, which focused on how they can drive digital transformation and increase their recurring revenue. We developed two key strategies: first, we proposed a maritime emissions pooling platform that enables trading of emissions reduction credits, helping clients adapt to new regulations. Secondly, we introduced an EMT simulation technology designed to enhance the safety and control of large power grids through advanced simulations. I’m incredibly proud that our hard work paid off, and we won this case as well!

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) for organising such a fantastic event, and to thank the host, NHHS Case Club for making the whole process extremely smooth and enjoyable. Additionally, a special thanks to HKU Business School again for giving us this special opportunity to compete in this amazing event.

This competition taught me so much about collaboration and creative problem-solving. I’m truly grateful for the new insights and friendships I gained along the way.

Thanks to everyone who made this journey possible and my first trip to Europe extremely memorable!

(by Mr. Duangthip Wee)

 

Thank you, HKU Business School, for the opportunity to embark on this unforgettable NHH International Case Competition (NHH ICC) experience.

In Norway, I connected with students from business and economics schools worldwide, witnessed the serene beauty of the fjord cruise, and explored Bergen’s city streets whilst savouring a myriad of delicious delights, including reindeer hotdogs, pastries, fishcakes, salmon, gelato ice cream, and more!

The rigorous 24-hour case cracking tested us mentally and physically. However, it was a source of immense pride upon devising innovative and feasible digital solutions that were appreciated by our case company, DNV.

Upon winning the championship title, one of my next most memorable experiences was indulging in fine dining atop Fløyen mountain alongside the CFO and senior business development managers of DNV, where I gained further valuable insights into the energy industry.

Throughout this journey, our coach, Pipin Tasdyata, and our dedicated team, NAWN consulting, supported each other, I could not imagine my NHH ICC experience without them.

(by Miss Law Lok Yee Nori)

 

The week at NHH International Case Competition has been an unforgettable rollercoaster of emotions. From the excitement of exploring a new Nordic city and the exhaustion of our 24-hour case competition, to the nervous anticipation of pitching on a global stage with a livestream, every moment was extraordinary on its own. Meeting like-minded peers from Norway, the Netherlands, Canada, the Philippines and beyond was an incredible cultural exchange that forged new friendships across the globe. Thank you, HKU Business School, along with our professors, coaches and staff for bringing this opportunity to life for us!

Being able to enjoy this experience in Bergen with my team NAWN Consulting, and our beloved coach, Pipin Tasdyata, has been a dream come true, and will remain as one of the most memorable university moments. Grateful to have my team for all the hard work and joy throughout the journey!

(by Miss Lo Nikkia)

 

My journey at the NHH International Case Competition in Norway was nothing but remarkable. I am incredibly grateful to HKU Business School for providing such a unique opportunity, which allowed me to meet talented students from business and economics schools around the globe.

We had to accomplish an intense 24-hour case competition, which pushed us to our limits. As I was ill during the entire event, it certainly tested both my mental and physical endurance. Yet, my team, NAWN Consulting, as well as team coach, Pipin, supported me in all unwavering ways. It felt rewarding when we were ready to present our innovative digital solutions that resonated with our case company, DNV.

Winning the championship was a highlight, as we had the rare opportunity to present in front of DNV’s CFO and senior managers. Dining with them on top of the Fløyen mountain was unforgettable, as we received valuable insights as well as personal experiences in DNV, which deepened my understanding of this vital sector.

Bergen’s breathtaking beauty, with its stunning fjords and clear skies, created a perfect backdrop for our journey. I will always cherish the moments spent gazing at the Norwegian sunset, shimmering in pink and orange the evening before our case competition.

This journey was a whirlwind of emotions and experiences, from exploring a new city to the thrill of pitching on a global stage. The friendships formed during this cultural exchange will last a lifetime. Thank you to everyone who made this dream come true; it will forever remain a cherished memory in my university life.

(by Mr. Ng Tsz Nam, Anson)

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