Information Session on AIPE 2013 (HKU)

1. Information Session on AIPE 2013 (HKU) Dr. Y.F. Luk Academic Director, AIPE Feb 22, 2013

2. Asia Institute for Political Economy (AIPE) 2013

3. Some Background • AIPE was first launched in summer 2002 • Co-sponsors of AIPE • School of Economics and Finance, HKU • The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) • George Mason University • Location: The University of Hong Kong • Institute dates: July 5 to July 27, 2013 • Other ventures by TFAS: Washington, DC; Czech Republic; Greece; Chile

4. First Thing to Clarify • “Political Economy” in AIPE does not refer to the narrowly defined viewpoints of the Marxist persuasion • It is broadly taken as the modern day political and economic ideas that affect individual freedom, social interaction and international affairs

5. Second Thing to Clarify • AIPE is not vacation time; it is a both academic and cultural exchange program • It is academic, so participants are required to attend class, do the readings, take part in discussion, study and take an exam • It is cultural exchange, so participants are required to think, express, share, discuss, argue, clarify, interact, … • Participants are expected to study, live and get together with each other throughout the three weeks

6. The Basic Elements • Key components • Free market economy • Democracy • Other components • Rule of law • Freedom of speech • Cultural and regional exchange • East-west (Asia-US) dialogues • Intra-Asia understanding

7. What Are There For Participants • Intellectual enrichment and development • Deeper understanding of relevant ideas • Broadening personal horizons • Interpersonal connections • In touch with more than 60 future Asian leaders of your generation • Full-time close and intensive encounter with teachers, guest speakers and fellow students • Close alumni network

8. What Are There For Participants • 3 units of academic credit awarded by George Mason University • On the whole, it will be 3 weeks of memorable lifetime experience • Scholarship will be offered to successful HKU candidates to cover the program fee of US$3,750, which includes tuition fee, textbooks, accommodation fee and meals

9. The Three Weeks Lectures • 2 courses on economics and American studies taught by some of the finest professors from USA • Interactive teaching and learning style (with free and open discussion, debates, games, etc.) • Students learn to think analytically and from various perspectives • Students learn to express their views with confidence, understand and consider others’ views, and appreciate cultural differences

10. The Three Weeks Guest lectures • Close contact with a wide array of prominent speakers and share their professional insights and experiences. • Some previous guest speakers: • Mrs. Anson Chan, Former Chief Secretary, HKSAR • Mr. Bernard Chan, President, Asia Financial Group and Member, Executive Council and Legislative Council, HKSAR, Member, National People’s Congress, Hong Kong Deputy • Mr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman, Hang Lung Group and Executive Committee, Better Hong Kong Foundation • Prof. Edward K.Y. Chen, Distinguished Fellow, Centre of Asian Studies, The University of Hong Kong, and Former President, Lingnan University • Mrs. Regina Ip, Former Secretary for Security, HKSAR • Mr. Alan Kah-kit Leong, Member, Legislative Council, HKSAR • Mr. Peter Lo, Chief Country Officer, Deutsche Bank AG, HK • Ms. Christine Loh, Chief Executive Officer, Civic Exchange • Ms. Margaret Ngoi-yee Ng, Member, Legislative Council, HKSAR • Mr. Andrew Sheng, Former Chairman, HK Securities and Futures Commission • Mr. Joseph Yam, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority • Mr. Andrew Work, Executive Director, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Co-Founder, Lion Rock Institute • Prof. Richard Wong, Chair of Economics, The University of Hong Kong

11. The Three Weeks Guest lectures Prof. Richard Wong, Chair of Economics, School of Economics and Finance, The University of Hong Kong • Mr. Andrew Work, • Executive Director, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, and Co-Founder, Lion Rock Institute

12. The Three Weeks Social and cultural activities Site Visit to Crown Worldwide Group Trip to Victoria Peak Outing to Lantau Island Dinner with Dr. Luk Trip to Repulse Bay

13. The Three Weeks Social and cultural activities and more…

14. The Three Weeks Residence at HKU hall • Students will stay together at one of HKU’s residential halls • Students will develop international friendship that can last a lifetime • AIPE students have close ties with each other, and will be connected to AIPE alumni of other years

15. Participants in AIPE 2012 • HKU (12) • Bangladesh (1) • Chinese mainland (15) • Cambodia (5) • Canada (1) • India (1) • Indonesia (3) • Malaysia (1) • Myanmar (2) • Nepal (3) • Singapore (3) • South Korea (2) • Sri Lanka (1) • Thailand (2) • United States (12) • Vietnam (3) Total: 67

16. Admission and Application • Selection criteria • Good academic standing • Good English communication skills • Open-minded and outgoing character • What to submit • Application form, resume, transcript, 1 writing, reference letters, English proficiency proof, photo, statement of how much financial support would be needed

17. Admission and Application • For applicants studying in Hong Kong, send to: • School of Economics and Finance • Room 908, K.K. Leung Building • The University of Hong Kong

18. Admission and Application • Please mark “Application for AIPE 2013” on the envelop • Submission deadline:March 11, 2013 • Interview: applicants will be interviewed (group and individual) • Interviews will be held in around late March, the exact date/time to be arranged

19. Enquiries Ms. Annie Lam School of Economics and Finance Room 908, 9/F, K.K. Leung Building The University of Hong Kong Tel: 3917 5750 Fax: 2548 1152 Email：ifasasia@sef.hku.hk Web: www.sef.hku.hk/aipe2013/

20. Student Sharing • Mr. Adrian Lam • BEcon&Fin (Year 3) • AIPE 2012 • Miss Serena Wu • BEcon&Fin (Year 2) • AIPE 2012

21. Thank you! Q & A