UROP Proceedings 2010-11

China/Africa Links ProjectAdvisor : SAUTMAN Barry V / SOSCStudent : ZHOU Yishi / ACCT(UROP1000, Summer 2011)In this project, I am working with other students to gather data and information related toChina/Africa relationship in databases, newspapers and magazines. I am also involved infinding sources of data and statistics related to agriculture in Africa and their relationship withfood market in China.The Changing Face of Business in Guangdong: How Hong Kong FirmsInnovate to SucceedAdvisor : SHARIF Naubahar / SOSCStudent : KWAN Yat Kit / ECON(UROP1100, Fall 2010)Using Hong Kong firms with manufacturing bases in Guangdong as backbone, this projectexamines the challenges of the operation of Hong Kong firms in Guangdong and the ways tosurvive in this increasingly competitive market. Several ways for the Hong Kong Governmentto collaborate and help boost Hong Kong’s innovation industry are also suggested.Investigating the State of Innovation and Technology in Hong Kong andTaking Hong Kong as the Case StudyAdvisor : SHARIF Naubahar / SOSCStudent : YE Guangzhi / MAEC(UROP1100, Summer 2011)As the pressure of competition from mainland China and other Asian countries increases,there is a need for Hong Kong to transform into a knowledge-based economy. Many topuniversities in Hong Kong are supportive of the change and are the driving forces behind thetransformation. HKUST is the focus of this case study to evaluate its contribution to researchand development and technological innovation and entrepreneurial programs and activities.78