SHSS Undergraduate Newsletter 2025

7 MA Chun Kit (GCS) Assistant of Legislative Council Member (Kenneth, Lau Ip-Keung) and District Councilors (Zinnie, Chow Tin-Yi) Chun Kit (right) joined the internship program offered by the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong (BPA). Working alongside councilors and fellow assistants, he learned the importance of collaboration and teamwork in achieving common goals. Chun Kit also gained insights into how legislation is proposed, debated, and passed, while observing council meetings enhanced his understanding of the decision-making process. INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES Besty TSOI (GCS) AO Summer Intern, Tourism Commission Besty's nine-week Administrative Service internship at the Tourism Commission under the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau offered her an invaluable opportunity to assist in the development of the “Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0”. It deepened her understanding of policy formulation and the challenges behind turning ideas into actionable plans. She also took part in in-depth site visits across Hong Kong, which fueled her passion for showcasing the city's unique character. This journey was not only professionally rewarding but also personally enriching. Timothy LAM (GCS) General Of ce Management Intern, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Of ce (Singapore) Timothy was delighted to serve as the General Of ce Management Intern at HKETO in Singapore. This unique experience broadened his understanding of public administration and expanded his knowledge in international policy and investment promotion. Andy YAU (GCS) Part-time Intern at MCP Asset Management, Part-time Assistant at BCG & Research Summer Intern at CITIC Group China Securities Andy's (left) internships followed a purposeful path, connecting the knowledge he gained at Global China Studies program with real-world settings. He began on the buy-side at MCP Asset Management, sharpening his analytical skills with hedge funds. He then moved into strategy at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he tackled market challenges for both large corporations and new Web3 clients. His journey eventually led him to a sell-side research position at CITIC Group China Securities, where he turned exclusive industry intelligence into practical insights on the critical AI sector. This planned progression—from investor to strategist to market analyst—has given him a unique, well-rounded view of how businesses really work.

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