Policy Dialogue Series 2023-24 - Hong Kong’s Economic Challenges and Opportunities: Human and Financial Capital, Innovation and Technology

Dear Colleagues and Students,
 
The Division of Public Policy of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), together with the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies and the Academy of Hong Kong Studies and the Academy of Hong Kong Studies of The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), cordially invite you to attend the following Policy Dialogue Series featuring Professor Anthony Cheung, former Secretary for Transport and Housing (2012-17), and now Advisor (Public Administration) and former President at EdUHK and Adjunct Professor at HKUST, and Professor Lui Tai-lok, Adjunct Research Chair Professor and former Vice President (Research and Development) at EdUHK.
 

Policy Dialogue Series 2023-24:

Hong Kong’s Economic Challenges and Opportunities: Human and Financial Capital, Innovation and Technology
 
Hong Kong’s post-Covid economic rebound has been somewhat lacklustre contrary to expectations. This is partly due to the sluggish economic situation worldwide and partly the troubles on the mainland where the bursting of the real estate bubble and weakening investment and consumption moods are inducing a slowdown. The city’s aspirations to diversify its economic base, including grooming an innovation and technology hub, also face challenges in human and financial capital supply amid adverse geopolitics. At this critical juncture, how should Hong Kong re-strategize to meet new challenges and capture new opportunities?
 

Date

28 October 2023 (Saturday)

Time

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Format

Hybrid Mode
1. In-person
Venue: Council Chamber Foyer, Room 7337 (Lift 13-15), Academic Building, HKUST
2. Zoom webinar

Language

English

Speakers

Professor Anthony B.L. Cheung, EdUHK/HKUST
Professor Lui Tai-lok, EdUHK
Professor Sung Yun-wing, CUHK
Dr Wendy Hong Wen, LegCo member

Moderator

Dr Fox Hu Zhiyong, EdUHK

Registration

https://bit.ly/3OIoWfb

 
About the speakers and moderator
 
Professor Anthony Cheung （張炳良教授） (Public Administration) with the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies at The Education University of Hong Kong and the Adjunct Professor with the Division of Public Policy of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He was formerly the Secretary for Transport and Housing of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government from July 2012 to June 2017 and the former President of The Education University of Hong Kong (then known as Hong Kong Institute of Education) from January 2008 to June 2012.
 
Professor Lui Tai-lok （呂大樂教授）is the Adjunct Research Chair Professor at the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies at The Education University of Hong Kong. From April 2016 to June 2021, he was Vice-President (Research and Development) of the University.
 
Professor Sung Yun-wing （宋恩榮教授）is Associate Director of the Joint Shanghai – Hong Kong Development Institute (CUHK and Fudan University), Associate Director of the Economic Research Centre, Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, and Adjunct Professor of the Economics Department at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
 
Dr Wendy Hong Wen （洪雯博士）is a Legislative Council member for the Election Committee constituency.
 
Dr Fox Hu Zhiyong （胡智勇博士）is the Acting Head and Associate Professor at the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies of The Education University of Hong Kong.
 
 
About the Policy Dialogue Series
 
The two universities cooperated to host The Policy Dialogue Series which began in 2018-19 and is now in its sixth annual series. The theme of this year’s series is “Hong Kong into a New Future: Reflect, Renew and Reinvigorate”. Professor Anthony Cheung and Professor Lui Tai-lok will be joined by other speakers in the relevant fields to explore the critical issues and public policy challenges facing Hong Kong.
 

Date and Time

Topic

Registration

- 18 November 2023 (Sat)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Hong Kong in Greater Bay Area:
Pioneer or Follower?

https://bit.ly/3Yzgq5z

- 27 January 2024 (Sat)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Hong Kong in a Polarized World:
Still a Super-Connector and East-West Intermediary?

https://bit.ly/3qcUUGV

- 2 March 2024 (Sat)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Public Policy under Changing Order:
Politics, Administration, Civil Society

https://bit.ly/44XgiPt

- 13 April 2024 (Sat)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

One Country, Two Systems 2.0: Hong Kong Continuing to be Special? How?
https://bit.ly/45edvkA

 
The Policy Dialogue Series is interactive and encourages the participation of the HKUST and EdUHK communities as well as members of the public who are concerned about Hong Kong’s future.
 
 
All are welcome!