Writing about the Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong is bound to be a sensitive subject because its presence in Hong Kong is still meant to be a “secret”, although one that everyone has known about for a very long time. Christine Loh’s exposition of the Communist Party’s co-optation and persuasion is particularly revealing for anyone not versed in communist-speak.

The Communist Party in Hong Kong is a heavyweight player in shaping our future. Christine have shared her pioneer study and examination of the role that the Chinese Communist Party has played in Hong Kong since the creation of the Party in 1921. (more…)

By Prof. Bill Barron

The world economy has expanded to the point where a number of planetary boundaries, of which climate change is the most talked about, are being severely stretched. There are simply too many unsustainable trajectories for the system to continue as it has for the past several decades for several more decades to come. Moving to a more sustainable development path will require making truly basic changes in what, how, and how much is produced and consumed. That, in turn, will require nothing less than restructuring the economy, a makeover of consumer lifestyles, and re-examining values.

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Edited by Christine Loh, Andrew Stevenson, Simon Tay

There is little question that Asia must work alongside the developed countries, and all others, to contribute to a global climate change solution. The question that remains, however, is the nature, extent, and terms of Asia’s contribution. The different chapters in this book each review an important topic in Asia’s objectives, concerns, aspirations, and responsibilities in addressing global climate change.

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Edited by Minky Worden

Christine Loh contributed a chapter on air quality and the environment.

By Bill Leverett, Lisa Hopkinson, Christine Loh and Kate Trumbull

This book provides a thorough critique of Hong Kong’s problematic environmental policy since 1997. The authors address the major environmental issues facing Hong Kong, what progress has been made, the sifnificant challenges that remain, and the reasons behind the success of some policies and failure in the vision and implementation of others.

By Kate Trumbull

This book examines Hong Kong’s air quality policy in the ten years since 1997. Despite some progress, regulation is often either inadequate and set goals, even when met, do not meaningfully address the most important issues. This book provides an in-depth examination of Hong Kong’s airpollution in the light of the scope and efficacy of existing policy.