Global Leader Series Economic Forum: The Rise of the Asian Century

The Global Leader Series Economic Forum held on 16 October proved a great success, filling the Grand Ballroom of Kowloon Shangri-La with over 600 participants and drawing an impressive array of eminent speakers and attendees. Titled ‘The Rise of the Asian Century’, the forum featured four world-renowned economists: Prof. Liu Mingkang, former Chairman of the China Banking Regulatory Commission; Prof. Robert C. Merton, 1997 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences and School of Management Distinguished Professor of Finance at MIT Sloan School of Management; Prof. Lawrence J. Lau, Chairman of CIC International (Hong Kong) Co., Limited; and Prof. Fred Hu, Chairman of Primavera Capital Group. Before a captivated audience, they knowledgeably presented their views on the challenges and opportunities of Asia’s economic and financial development as China continues to gain prominence.

Hosted by CUHK Provost Prof. Benjamin Wah and Dean of the CUHK Business School Prof. T. J. Wong, the event enjoyed additional distinction with the presence of the Honourable Mr. John C. Tsang, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, to deliver an opening address. The extraordinary occasion was also noteworthy for officially establishing the ‘CUHK Business School Development Fund’, and forum sponsors posed for a group photo to commemorate this significant moment. All proceeds contributed to the forum were directed to the development fund, ensuring the world-class excellence of the Business School continues to benefit future generations.