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Honored to present our research at the "Public Policy Research Seminar 2025," hosted by the Chief Executive's Policy Unit. We explored foreign businesses' and expatriates' views on Hong Kong's business environment, focusing on the impact of recent legal and policy changes. Our analysis highlighted the impact of recent legal and policy changes, aiming to provide insights that could enhance Hong Kong's international competitiveness and create a more attractive investment climate.

Visit By Asian Circular Economy Association The Asia Circular Economy Association visited SHKDI to explore innovative models of sustainable finance and resource circularity with us. We look forward to future collaborations to promote the green economy and help Asia move toward a more environmentally friendly future!

Excited to share my recent experience working with young leaders on public finance principles! Over three days, we brainstormed innovative proposals to the government Budget, including promoting Hong Kong's dai pai dong culture, creating interactive local film experiences, and introducing infrastructure bonds for public housing. The students also participated in "Budget Online," sharing their ideas with Financial Secretary Paul Chan. It’s inspiring to see young minds envisioning Hong Kong’s future! Let’s give them a round of applause!

Recently presented my paper on "Perspectives of HK Youth on One Country Two Systems: Pattern and Practice of Chinese Modernisation" at the Symposium on Chinese Modernisation and Youth Development, jointly organised by CUHK and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The event focused on the relations between Chinese modernisation and youth employment, community engagement, and personal development. Over 20 experts shared their thoughts on navigating the challenges of globalisation through holistic growth in professional skills, innovative capabilities, social responsibility, and civic awareness. Grateful for the chance to contribute and eager to apply these insights in my work.

Yan Oi Tong Youth Space has kicked off an inspiring youth community engagement proposal program! This initiative is all about empowering passionate young individuals to harness their strengths and make a real difference in their communities. Thanks to the generous support from the Kerry Group Kuok Foundation, we've hosted a series of impactful training sessions and community activities leading up to the final judging day. It was truly a pleasure to be part of this journey, hearing the authentic voices of our youth and seeing their hard work come to life.

Students explored China's Reform and Opening-Up and "One Country Two Systems" through interactive lectures and fun card games in our "Journey Through Republic History" Youth Legal Literacy Programme. These activities made learning about the Constitution, Basic Law, and national security engaging and memorable. 🌟 #YouthEducation #LegalLiteracy #FutureLeaders.

Sichuan-Chongqing-Hong Kong-Macao Youth Science Competition 2024 Co-organized by the Asia STEAM Education Association and supported by CUHK Shanghai-Hong Kong Institution, “Sichuan-Chongqing-Hong Kong-Macao Youth Science Competition 2024" aimed to boost students' scientific literacy across all STEAM fields. The award ceremony saw 600 academic elites from Sichuan, Chongqing, Hong Kong, and Macao come together. This competition not only honed students' logical reasoning, problem-solving, and innovative thinking skills but also inspired them to stay curious and brave in exploring the world.

I recently had the opportunity to explore the new Zhongshan ferry port and the bridge connecting Shenzhen during a research trip in GBA. I also visited Huachen Experimental High School to talk about my career at a university think tank. This school has produced top scorers in the provincial gaokao and has hundreds of GCE A-level candidates who are very interested in Hong Kong. One student, knowing where I'm from, even practiced asking questions in Cantonese 😄. I hope they were inspired to explore life's possibilities and choose their own paths.

Democratic Ideas submitted a proposal to the Financial Secretary, to increase the stock transaction stamp duty, luxury vehicle tax, air and sea departure tax, gaming tax, salaries tax and the highest tax bracket of profits tax for groups with higher affordability, to increase efforts to cut government spending, and to tighten the $2 bus fare discount for senior citizens, in order to increase revenue and reduce expenditure and solve the structural fiscal deficit.

I’m excited to share highlights from the recent summit organized by the Hong Kong Macau Nanhai Youth Association, focusing on the low-altitude economy. We heard from leaders at EHang and Pony.ai on autonomous vehicles, while experts from Guangxi's Blue Sky Aviation Vocational College and Guangdong's Ji Hua Laboratory discussed talent development. Representatives from the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Civil Aviation Department, and the Artificial Intelligence Society of Hong Kong analyzed current policies and applications. As someone dedicated to regional economic research and a proud member of the Nanhai community, I fully support the collaborative spirit fostered at this summit. Together, we can drive innovation and progress in our region!