Policy Dialogue Series 2024-25 - Hong Kong Is Not Over, Why and How?: Economic reset and international impact

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 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 former President of EdUHK as well as Professor Lui Tai-lok, Adjunct Research Chair Professor and former Vice President (Research and Development) of EdUHK.

 

Policy Dialogue Series 2024-25:

“Hong Kong Is Not Over, Why and How?: Economic reset and international impact”

Investment and consumption in Hong Kong’s economy have not fully recovered as expected post-COVID. Some blame it on the city’s political situation as well as the economic troubles on the mainland. Pessimists warn that Hong Kong’s long-cherished East-West intermediary role is over amid the changing geopolitics. Just rebutting such doomsday talk is not enough. At this critical juncture, Hong Kong needs more actions in re-strategizing and repositioning to secure an economic reset and restore its international impact.

 

Date

19 October 2024 (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

3. Facebook live streaming

 

Language

English

 

Speakers

Professor Anthony B.L. Cheung, EdUHK/HKUST

Professor Sung Yun-wing, CUHK

Professor Heiwai Tang, HKU

Associate Professor Wang Xiangwei, HKBU

Professor Lui Tai-lok, EdUHK

 

Moderator

Professor Naubahar Sharif, HKUST

 

Registration

https://bit.ly/3T5UsFz  

 

About the speakers and moderator

Professor Anthony Cheung （張炳良教授）is currently the Chair Professor and Advisor (Public Administration) of the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies at The Education University of Hong Kong and the Adjunct Professor of the Division of Public Policy of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He was the former 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 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.

Professor Heiwai Tang （鄧希煒教授） is Victor and William Fung Professor in Economics, the Associate Dean (External Relations), Director of the Asia Global Institute and APEC Study Center, as well as the Associate Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Economics and Business Strategy at the University of Hong Kong. 

Mr Wang Xiangwei （王向偉先生副教授）is the Associate Professor of Practice at the Department of Journalism of the Hong Kong Baptist University. He is recognised as one of Asia's leading commentators on China and its international relations. He worked for the South China Morning Post for 26 years, of which he was the newspaper's Editor-in-Chief from 2012 to 2015.

Professor Lui Tai-lok （呂大樂教授）is the Adjunct Research Chair Professor of 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 Naubahar Sharif （白立邦教授）is the Head and Professor of Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He is also a member of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit Research Strategy Expert Group since May 2024.

 

About the Policy Dialogue Series

The two universities co-host The Policy Dialogue Series which began in 2018-19 and is now into its seventh annual series. Professor Anthony Cheung and Professor Lui Tai-lok are joined by other speakers in the relevant fields to explore the critical issues and public policy challenges facing Hong Kong. Subsequent sessions are:

 

Date and Time

Topic

Registration

 

23 November 2024 (Saturday)

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Lessons in Policy Delivery:

Waste disposal charging, online car-hailing, and mega events

https://bit.ly/3ABBUXx

 

18 January 2025 (Saturday)

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Is Hong Kong’s Population Policy Working?:

Coping with demographic challenges and attracting talent

https://bit.ly/473UIun

 

15 March 2025 (Saturday)

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Young People are the Future:

Rebuilding their hope and stake in Hong Kong

https://bit.ly/3WZj4RA

 

26 April 2025 (Saturday)

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Think Asia, Think GBA:

Hong Kong’s regional strategy and positioning

https://bit.ly/4cHsK8Y

 

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

 

All are welcome!