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CUHK New Asia College 60th Anniversary LectureProf. Lawrence J. Lau Speaks on the Rise of New Asia
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of New Asia College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Prof. Lawrence J. Lau, CUHK Vice-Chancellor and Ralph and Claire Landau Professor of Economics, spoke on ‘The Rise of New Asia’ at the College’s Anniversary Lecture today (1 December). The lecture attracted participation from nearly 300 CUHK teachers and students, members of the political, economics and academic sectors and the general public.
Professor Lau is also Kwoh-Ting Li Professor in Economic Development, Emeritus, at Stanford University. He received his B.S. degree (with Great Distinction) in Physics and Economics from Stanford University and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley. Professor Lau specializes in economic development, economic growth, and the economies of East Asia, including that of China, and has authored, co-authored, or edited five books and published more than 160 articles and notes in international professional journals. Professor Lau is a Fellow of the Econometric Society, an Academician of Academia Sinica, Taipei, an Honorary Member of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and an Academician of the International Eurasian Academy of Sciences.
CUHK Vice-Chancellor Prof. Lawrence J. Lau speaks on the development of the Asian economies
Prof. Henry Wong, Head of New Asia College, presents a souvenir to Prof. Lawrence J. Lau
The lecture attracts participation from nearly 300 guests
