Public Policy Dialogue Series 2024-2025 Think Asia, Think GBA: Hong Kong’s regional strategy and positioning On April 2025, the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Education University of Hong Kong co-organized a pivotal event in their Public Policy Dialogue Series titled “Think Asia, Think GBA: Hong Kong’s Regional Strategy and Positioning.” The seminar convened distinguished scholars and policy experts to examine Hong Kong’s evolving role amid global geopolitical shifts, deepening GBA integration, and growing questions surrounding its comparative advantage. The event was moderated by Associate Professor Fox Hu Zhiyong from EdUHK, who presided over the sessions and stimulated thought-provoking dialogue among the speakers. Professor Anthony Cheung, a veteran in public administration and former Secretary for Transport and Housing, opened the seminar with a strategic reflection on Hong Kong’s regional positioning amid shifting global dynamics. He outlined a series of critical questions confronting the city: How should Hong Kong navigate the growing geopolitical divide between China and the West? Is its legal and institutional system—historically aligned with global norms—still sustainable? Can Hong Kong remain irreplaceable in the face of competition from Singapore, Shanghai, and Shenzhen? Emphasizing Hong Kong’s hybrid identity as both a Chinese city and a global node, Professor Cheung argued that its core strengths lie in its people, location, and institutional system. However, he warned that a static mindset could erode these advantages, and called for a proactive repositioning strategy that leverages the Greater Bay Area and the rise of Asia more purposefully within the broader context of global realignment. 34 Conferences and Events
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