Briefing on AIPE 2013

Asia Institute for Political Economy (AIPE) 2013

Some BackgroundCo-sponsors of AIPESchool of Economics and Finance, HKUThe Fund for American Studies (TFAS)George Mason UniversityLocation: The University of Hong KongInstitute dates: July 5 to July 27, 2013Other ventures by TFASWashington, DCPrague, The Czech Republic (2 programs)Athens & Chania, Greece (2 programs)

The Basic ElementsKey componentsFree market economiesDemocracyOther componentsRule of lawFreedom of speechCultural and regional exchangeEast-west (Asia-US) dialoguesIntra-Asia understanding

What Are There For YouIntellectual enrichment and developmentDeeper understanding of relevant ideasBroadening personal horizonsInterpersonal connectionsIn touch with more than 60 future Asian leaders of your generationFull-time close and intensive encounter with teachers, guest speakers and fellow studentsClose alumni network3 weeks of memorable lifetime experience3 units of academic credit awarded by George Mason UniversityProgramme fee of US$3,750 including tuition fee, textbooks, accommodation fee and meals.Scholarship will be offered.

The Three WeeksLectures2 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 others views with acceptance and appreciate cultural differences.

The Three WeeksGuest lecturesClose 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, HKSARMr. Bernard Chan, President, Asia Financial Group and Member, Executive Council and Legislative Council, HKSAR, Member, National Peoples Congress, Hong Kong DeputyMr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman, Hang Lung Group and Executive Committee, Better Hong Kong FoundationProf. 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, HKSARMr. Alan Kah-kit Leong, Member, Legislative Council, HKSARMr. Peter Lo, Chief Country Officer, Deutsche Bank AG, HKMs. Christine Loh, Chief Executive Officer, Civic ExchangeMs. Margaret Ngoi-yee Ng, Member, Legislative Council, HKSARMr. Andrew Sheng, Former Chairman, HK Securities and Futures CommissionMr. Joseph Yam, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary AuthorityMr. Andrew Work, Executive Director, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Co-Founder, Lion Rock InstituteProf. Richard Wong, Chair of Economics, The University of Hong Kong

The Three WeeksGuest lecturesProf. 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

The Three WeeksSocial and cultural activitiesTrip to Victoria PeakOuting to Lantau IslandTrip to Repulse BaySite Visit to Crown Worldwide GroupDinner with Dr. Luk

The Three WeeksSocial and cultural activitiesand more

The Three WeeksResidence at HKU hallStudents will stay together at one of HKUs residential halls.Students will develop international friendships that can last a lifetime.AIPE students have close ties with each other, which is unique to AIPE and cannot be easily gained elsewhere.

Participants in AIPE 2012HKU (12)Bangladesh (1)China mainland (15)Cambodia (5)Canada (1)India (1)Indonesia (3)Malaysia (1)Myanmar (2)Nepal (2)Nepal (Samriddhi) (1)Singapore (3)South Korea (2)Sri Lanka (1)Thailand (2)United States (12)Vietnam (3)

Total: 67

AdmissionSelection criteriaGood academic standingEnglish communication skillsOpen-minded and outgoing characterWhat to submitApplication form, resume, transcript, 1 writing, reference letters, English proficiency proof, photo, statement of how much financial support would be needed

AdmissionSubmit application to: For applicants from Peking University, Renmin University of China, Tsinghua University and other universities nearby:HKU Beijing Liaison Office, B5, Anli Garden, No.66 Anli Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (66 B5 : 100101 )For applicants from Fudan University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Zhejiang University, Nanjing University and other universities nearby: Room 301, Nordic Center (Majinming Building), 220 Handan Road, Fudan University, Yangpu District, Shanghai , China (220 () 301 : 200433 ) For applicants from Sun Yat-sen University and other universities nearby: Academic Liaison Section, 9/F, Knowles Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong KongPlease mark Application for AIPE 2013 on the envelop.

DeadlineMarch 4, 2013

Enquiry Address :China Affairs Office, 9/F, Knowles Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong KongTel(852) 2241 5118 Fax : (852) 2291 0451Emailaipeml@hku.hkVisa Enquiry: visaapp@hku.hk