Feature Stories

The word that springs to mind when we look at the state of today’s international trade is “disruptive”. Whether the change is driven by geopolitical disputes, technology or even the pandemic, it seems certain that we are heading in a new direction. It is for this reason that we have decided to put together this exciting and thought-provoking issue on the ... Read More

Evidence-based studies reveal why China and most Belt and Road countries remain committed to pursuing greater economic integration even with the forces of deglobalization in the form of the US-China trade war and ongoing geopolitical tussles. By Chair Professor Albert PARK, Head, Department of Economics at HKUST Business School China’s Belt and Road ... Read More

China and the US should explore every avenue to avoid a conflict which will lead to human tragedy. By Professor QI Ye, Director of the Institute for Public Policy at HKUST Cooperation in technological innovation is desperately needed to face the eminent challenge of the coronavirus pandemic and the deadly threat of global climate change. Yet it is easier to ... Read More

How is trade evolving: from tight coupling to loose coupling. By Adjunct Professor Alicia GARCIA-HERRERO, Adjunct Professor, Department of Economics at HKUST Business School, and Senior Research Fellow at Brussels-based think tank BRUEGEL Trade has been bumpy over the last 15 years. There was a massive collapse during the global financial crisis, followed by ... Read More

China will benefit from internationalizing the RMB, including as a force to drive domestic financial sector reform, but the process could take some time. By Professor Edwin L. C. LAI, Department of Economics and Director of Center for Economic Development at HKUST Business School The Chinese government is trying to internationalize the RMB, and this gives ... Read More

To drive globalization, the Belt and Road Initiative must establish a narrative that inspires stakeholders in China and beyond. By Chair Professor Jiatao LI, Lee Quo Wei Professor of Business, Department of Management at HKUST Business School The world is at a crossroads. Globalization — the deepening integration of economies and markets — is facing a ... Read More

Research at HKUST informs the debate about the benefits of uniform financial regulation across countries and looks into the effects of the financial intermediation in facilitating international trade. By Associate Professor Alminas ZALDOKAS (left) and Assistant Professor Emilio BISETTI, Department of Finance at HKUST Business School International trade ... Read More

The recent turbulent years have led to new challenges for global supply chain management, but with proactive mechanisms in place, corporates can minimize the impact and scale of disruptions. By Professor CHEUNG Ki Ling, Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics & Operations Management at HKUST Business School Soon after the start of the trade ... Read More