| Prof. Cheng Siwei, Vice-Chairman, Standing Committee of the 9th and 10th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China, paid a visit to The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on 14 July to enhance academic exchange. Prof. Cheng was warmly welcomed by Prof. Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor of CUHK and CUHK senior members including Prof. Lawrence J. Lau, former Vice-Chancellor and Ralph and Claire Landau Professor of Economics; Prof. Benjamin Wah, Provost; Prof. Jack Cheng, Pro-Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Michael Hui, Pro-Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Wong Tak-jun, Dean of Business Administration; Prof. Liu Pak-wai, Director of the Institute of Global Economics and Finance and Prof. Joseph Yam, Distinguished Research Fellow of the Institute of Global Economics and Finance.
In meeting the CUHK colleagues, Prof. Cheng received updates on the latest development of the University and the Faculty of Business Administration. Discussions were held to share experience and insights on the economic development of China. After the meeting, Professor Cheng visited the Faculty of Business Administration, where he gave a speech on 'Challenges of Management Sciences in China' to academics and students. He also visited the newly established Institute of Global Economics and Finance to understand its mission and direction. Professor Cheng has a strong academic bond with CUHK. In 2005, he was appointed by the University as Honorary Professor of the Faculty of Business Administration. He has also delivered two public lectures on 'Current Issues in Economic Reforms and Development in China' and 'A Situation Analysis of the Chinese Economy' on University campus to promote academic exchange. |
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