Business leaders share with CityU students
Mr Danny Gittings, Deputy Editorial Page Editor of the Asian Wall Street Journal, moderated the symposium. All the guests spoke optimistically on the implications of China’s growth on the economic fortunes of Hong Kong and what impact this may have on the employment opportunities available to graduates when they enter the workforce. “The growth of China means the growth of Hong Kong. We are related in many areas,” assured Dr K W Li, Associate Professor of the Economics and Finance Department. “Besides, the technological skills our students have mastered are more up to date. They are much better trained presentation and communication skills. Hong Kong students have the advantage of thinking globally, as well.”
However, the two business leaders reminded the audience that the challenges for
Dr Lee Yui-bor, Executive Director and Group Director for Planning and Development, CLP Holdings Limited, gave students this advice: “Spend some time to identify what you are most interested in. A late start in a career is not a disadvantage. Once you have chosen the direction of your career, you need to have the passion to be willing to pay anything to gain the success in this field.”
Dr John Leung, Associate Professor from the Department of Marketing, thinks this kind of symposium is more fruitful than one-way teaching in class. “It’s a great opportunity for students to learn from the experts. As I myself frequently interact with CEOs from both
Dr K W Li agreed: “This symposium is beneficial for students as they can get experience from CityU staff and visitors from Hong Kong industries. They can learn from the guests’ experiences and use them as a model. At the same time, because it’s organized by the ASES, the guests see how well our students can arrange events.”