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Is the Greater Bay Area still China's answer to Silicon Valley?

"Greater centralized technological leadership is a double-edged sword...despite its benefits, may impede business development agility if the government misapplies its power. The key to overcoming these challenges lies in Beijing’s ability to fulfill its commitment to let the market "play a decisive role in resource allocation..."  in his recent article "Is the Greater Bay Area still China's answer to Silicon Valley?" for ThinkChina, Professor Naubahar Sharif carried out an in-depth analysis of the current innovation business situation and challenges faced by the Greater Bay Area.

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST (SCMP)

How gambling hub Macau could cultivate stronger economic ties between China and Portuguese-speaking countries

Professor Naubahar Sharif commented on Macau's "Tourism Plus" development in a recent South China Morning Post interview on "How gambling hub Macau could cultivate stronger economic ties between China and Portuguese-speaking countries" under China's Belt and Road Initiative. He stated that Macau can benefit from its status as a free-trade port, its vast hotel complexes, and its unique culture as a former Portuguese colony to hold international conferences, exhibitions, sports, and entertainment events.

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST (SCMP)

China’s Belt and Road Initiative to pursue 'small but beautiful' projects as strategy turns 10

Professor Naubahar Sharif shared his insights into China's pursuit of 'small but beautiful ' projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, pointing out that smaller projects would allow Hong Kong and Macau to play bigger roles in the Belt and Road, and private enterprises will be leading the way in particular.

Call for Applications : PhD in Public Policy for the 2023/24 Fall Intake

The Division is recruiting PhD students (4 Positions) for the 2023/24 Fall Intake with 4-year full scholarship fully funded and under his supervison. Deadline 15 Apr 2023

Achievements & Awards

Prof. Pengyu Zhu Awarded the Inaugural CLP Research Fellowship 2022/23

Achievements & Competitions

Professor Naubahar SHARIF Received the Inaugural Cornell-HKUST Global Strategic Collaboration Award

Call for Applications : PhD in Public Policy for the 2023/24 Fall Intake for Prof Alex Jingwei HE

Prof. Alex Jingwei HE is recruiting one PhD student for the 2023/24 Fall Intake with 4-year full scholarship fully funded and under his supervison.

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST (SCMP)

China’s zero-Covid policy, botched reopening will puzzle historians for years to come

PPOL Senior Lecturer/ IEMS Director Prof. Donald Low commented on the Chinese government's policy to end its strict zero-Covid stance after three years and the implications of the reopening on China's economy.