[13 April (Sat), Policy Dialogue Series 2023-24] 'One Country, Two Systems' 2.0: Hong Kong Continuing to be Special? How?

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 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 2023-24:

‘One Country, Two Systems’ 2.0: Hong Kong Continuing to be Special? How?

Despite frequent reiteration by China’s leaders that ‘one country, two systems’ is to persist, cynicism and conspiracy theories abound. Optimists expect the new-era Patriots Administration to restore stability and prosperity. Yet sceptics wonder if the city still enjoys a high degree of autonomy and political freedom. Some even perceive the city as going downhill compared to the mainland. The central government clearly expects Hong Kong to continue to be ‘special’ and different from mainland cities. Under the changing local and national circumstances, as well as the impact of worsening global geopolitics, can Hong Kong maintain its distinctiveness and purposefulness? How can the once vibrant and self-confident metropolis be reinvigorated?

About the speakers and moderator

Professor Anthony Cheung （張炳良教授）is currently the Advisor (Public Administration) at the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies of The Education University of Hong Kong and an Adjunct Professor at the Division of Public Policy of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He was formerly Secretary for Transport and Housing of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government from July 2012 to June 2017 and President of The Education University of Hong Kong (then known as Hong Kong Institute of Education) from January 2008 to June 2012.

Mr Jasper Tsang Yok-sing（曾鈺成先生）was formerly the President of the Legislative Council (2008-2016).

Professor James Wang Jixian（王緝憲教授）is the Research Director of the Bay Area Hong Kong Centre.

Dr Brian Wong Yue-shun（黃裕舜博士）is an Assistant Professor in Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong, and a Rhodes Scholar and Adviser on Strategy of the Oxford Global Society.

Professor Lui Tai-lok （呂大樂教授）is the Adjunct Research Chair Professor at the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies of 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 Acting Head and Professor at the Division of Public Policy of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

About the Policy Dialogue Series

The two universities co-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 are joined by other speakers in the relevant fields to explore the critical issues and public policy challenges facing Hong Kong, as follows:

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!