Course Description

Hong Kong has been playing a pivotal role in China’s economic reform since the inauguration of her open door policy in 1978. In recent years, however, the rapid development of coastal cities and gradual opening of China to the world following her accession to the WTO have called into question the future roles of Hong Kong in China’s economic development. This course provides an overview of the economic linkages between Hong Kong and China from the 20th century to the present. It traces the changing roles that Hong Kong has assumed during different phases in China’s economic development and explores the roles that Hong Kong can continue to serve China in the future.

Course Learning Outcomes

On completing the course, students will be able to:

1. Describe the economic interactions between Hong Kong and China since the early 20th century and particularly since China’s economic reform.
2. Identify the economic functions that Hong Kong serves for China and the underlying unique advantages of Hong Kong.
3. Apply basic economic concepts to understand economic and financial interactions between Hong Kong and the mainland.
4. Evaluate the challenges and opportunities that Hong Kong faces in response to the changing socio-economic environment in the regional and global economies.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of Hong Kong’s past, present and future.

Offer Semester and Day of Teaching

Course will be offered twice:
Section 1 – First semester (Wed); Section 2 – Second semester (Wed)