In the Media

On September 1, the HKU Business School held the distinguished Beijing Forum at the HKU Beijing Centre. The event drew over 200 esteemed guests, professors, students, and alumni, culminating with the inaugural dinner of the HKU Business School North China Alumni Network.

This significant occasion marked the official establishment of the HKU Business School North China Alumni Network, representing a significant milestone for the Faculty’s alumni body in mainland China. During the opening remarks, Professor Hongbin Cai, Dean of the HKU Business School, Chair of Economics, and Director of the Institute of China Economy, underscored the paramount importance of this newly established network. As the first regional alumni network for the Faculty in mainland China, it serves not only as a bridge linking alumni with the school, but more importantly, it establishes a platform for lifelong learning, intellectual exchange, and mutual development among all alumni and faculty.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all speakers, panelists, guests, and attendees who contributed to making this forum and dinner a platform for engaging discussion and meaningful networking. We would like to offer our special thanks to our distinguished guests, including:

Mr. Li Hui, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Beijing Municipal Government;
Professor Hongbin Cai, Dean of HKU Business School;
Professor Chen Lin, Associate Vice-President of HKU;
Professor Haipeng Shen, Associate Dean (Executive Education) of HKU Business School;
Professor Wei Zhang, Assistant Dean of HKU Business School;
Dr. Grace Xie, Principal Lecturer at HKU Business School and Associate Director of HKU EMBA and IMBA programs;
Ms. Alison Wang, Director of the HKU Beijing Center;
Ms. Alice Hui, Head of Development and Alumni at HKU Business School;
Professor Xu Li, Director of the HKU EMBA Program;
Ms. Monica Wong, Director of Alumni Affairs at the Development and Alumni Affairs Office of HKU; Dr. Aam Yan, Director of Strategic Partnerships at HKU Business School;
Ms. Floria Xu, Executive Director of the DBA Program at HKU Business School;
Ms. Janice Tsang, Executive Director of the EMBA Program at HKU Business School;
Dr. Norman Shi, President of the HKU Beijing Alumni Association;
Ms. Beatrice Chan, President of the HKU Shanghai Alumni Association along with more than 200 distinguished guests and alumni.

As we celebrate this achievement, we would like to emphasize the vital role of our alumni network. It is through these bonds that we fortify our community, cultivate opportunities for advancement, and uphold our shared values. We encourage all alumni to participate actively in the alumni network, contributing to its ongoing success and the prosperity of our HKU Business School. The strength of our school lies within the strength of our alumni – united, we empower the future.

Let’s revisit the highlights of this momentous day!