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Dr Li Dak Sum Shanghai-Hong Kong Development Lectures

Since 2013, SHKDI has invited eminent scholars and policy experts on economics and finance to give annual lectures at CUHK on current hot topics in Shanghai and Hong Kong to academics, professionals, policymakers and the wider public. The lecture series is named after Hong Kong entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr Li Dak Sum in recognition of his generous donation.

Past Lectures

8th (2023)
Topic: “The Future of Hong Kong: Let’s Sweep Away the Myths and March Forward”
Speaker: Norman T.L. Chan, Former Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority

7th (2021)
Topic: “Critical Thoughts as Hong Kong Enters the ‘Second Transition’: New Starting Points, New Paradigm?”
Speaker: Prof Anthony Cheung, Research Chair Professor of Public Administration, The Education University of Hong Kong

6th (2018)
Topic: “The Development Trend of World Politics: Towards a New Cold War Era?”
Speaker: Prof Wang Jisi, Boya Chair Professor and President of the Institute of International and Strategic Studies at Peking University

5th (2017)
Topic: “Re-evaluation of RMB Assets: The Revolutionary Trend along with the Inclusion of China’s RMB into SDR Basket”
Speaker: Prof Ba Shusong, Chief China Economist at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

4th (2016)
Topic: “Comparing Shanghai and Hong Kong as Financial Centres: Past, Present and Future”
Speaker: Mr Anthony Neoh, Former Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong

3rd (2015)
Topic: “One-Belt One-Road: Opportunities for Hong Kong”
Speaker: KC Chan, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of HKSAR

2nd (2014)
Topic: “Shanghai and Hong Kong: Competitors or Cooperators?”
Speaker: Mr Antony Leung, Former Financial Secretary of HKSAR

1st (2013)
Topic: “Financial Development in Shanghai and Hong Kong”
Speaker: Mr Andrew Sheng, President of Fung Global Institute

SHKDI Annual Conferences

SHKDI organizes international conferences in Shanghai and Hong Kong alternately to provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs, academics and policy-makers to engage in dialogue on the most contemporary subjects relating to the future development of the two cities.

Past Conferences

19th (2022)
Theme: “China and the World Economy in the Post-COVID-19 Era”
Venue: CUHK

18th (2021)
Theme: “The National 14th Five-Year Plan and Hong Kong”
Venue: CUHK

17th (2018)
Theme: “The Importance of City Integration in the Chinese Economy”
Venue: Fudan University

16th (2017)
Theme: “The Chinese Economy in the Next Decade”
Venue: CUHK

15th (2016)
Theme: “One Belt One Road and Financial Cooperation: Shanghai and Hong Kong’s Perspective”
Venue: Fudan University

14th (2015)
Theme: “One Belt One Road: Opportunities of Development for Shanghai and Hong Kong”
Venue: CUHK

13th (2014)
Theme: “The Economy of Shanghai and Hong Kong and Yangtze and Pearl River Deltas Regional Development Forum”
Venue: Fudan University

12th (2013)
Theme: “China’s Economic Reform and Shanghai and Hong Kong’s Economic Development”
Venue: CUHK

11th (2012)
Theme: “Shanghai-Hong Kong Development and China’s Sustained Growth in the Future”
Venue: Fudan University

10th (2009)
Theme: The advantages and disadvantages of Shanghai and Hong Kong as international financial centres and the challenges and opportunities during the global financial crisis
Venue: CUHK

9th (2008)
Theme: The Cooperation, Development and Research of Shanghai and Hong Kong
Venue: Fudan University

2007
Theme: “Shanghai-Hong Kong Development Trend Forum 2007”

2006
Theme: “Shanghai-Hong Kong Development Trend Forum 2006”

2005
Theme: “Shanghai-Hong Kong Development Trend Forum 2005”

2004
Theme: “Education Reform of Shanghai and Hong Kong”
Venue: Fudan University

2003
Theme: “Cultural Exchange and Interactions between Shanghai Hong Kong”
Venue: CUHK

2002
Theme: “Development of China’s West and Neighboring Countries”
Venue: Kunming, China

2001
Theme: “Sustainable Development of the Chinese Economic Sphere after China’s Entry to WTO”
Venue: CUHK

Shanghai Forums

Every year, political dignitaries, distinguished scholars, and business leaders will share their thoughts and insights at Shanghai Forum. SHKDI partners with the Forum to host roundtables on Shanghai-Hong Kong development to showcase the modernization of China to enterprises, universities, think tanks and media at home and abroad.

Past Forums

2019
Subforum: “Land Supply and Urban Growth: Evidence from Shanghai, Hong Kong, and other Metropolis across the Globe”

2013
Subforum: “The Integration of Regional Economy in Asia: Target, Path and Policy”

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