INTRODUCTION
Dramatic social and economic transformation of China, one of the most populous and rapidly developing nations in the world, is a major historical event of the twentieth century. In connection to this unparalleled transformation, demand for knowledge of what is taking place in China and its global implications is greater than ever before.
The China Development Studies programme emphasize a comprehensive understanding of China through its global-local interactions and regional variations in politics, economy, trade, investment, environment, policy making, tourism and urban development. The prime objective of the programme is to educate students to become capable personnel for firms or institutions in both private and public sectors that have a strong interest in China-related business and development.
The programme provides an opportunity to local and international students for systematic training and independent research on development issues in contemporary China. The curriculum includes Chinese economies; international trade and foreign direct investment in China; globalization and spatial economic transformation in China; China's cultural and urban development; China’s public policies and regional development; climate change and environmental resources in China; cultural tourism; environment and sustainable development; sustainable urban and transport planning; tourism; land governance and development; and a China field trip. Moreover, the curriculum has a capstone experience component that provides the students a platform to acquire research skills through the completion of a dissertation or directed project under the supervision of designated teacher. The Contemporary China Seminar Series is also an integral part of the programme.
ACADEMIC STAFF
Course Teachers and Dissertation Supervisors
FULL-TIME HKU TEACHING STAFF
HONORARY/PART-TIME TEACHING STAFF
FIELDTRIP SNAPSHOT
2018-2019: Vietnam
2017-2018: Xinjiang
2016-2017: Kuinming–Myanmar
2015-2016: Taipei-Kaohsiung-Kinmen-Xiame
2013-2014: Changchun-Vladivostolc, Russia-North Korea
2011-2012: Chifeng-Shanyang-Anshan
2009-2010: Shandong: Qingdao-Yentai-Confucianism
2007-2008: Beijing: Grand Olympic Game
2005-2006: Chongqing-Spearhead of Inland China
2003-2004: Shanghai-Nanjing-YRD
2014-2015: Zhengzhou-Henan-Central China
2012-2013: Chongqing-Wulong
2010-2011: Heilongjiang: Harbin-Dayin-Heihe
2008-2009: Sichuan: Chengdu-Earthquake Recovery
2006-2007: Shanghai: Pudong-Daxiao Yangshan Ports
2004-2005: Wuhan-Three Gorges: Centre of Central China
2002-2003: Beijing-Tianjin: Capital of China
2001-2002: Shanghai-Ningpo-Henzhou-Huanshan
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