Description
This book scrutinizes the role of Hong Kong in the expansive, and contested, vision of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
In two main parts, it first discusses the defining features of the BRI and the evolving expectations of the role of Hong Kong in the BRI from the perspectives of policy makers and the professional sectors of accountancy-finance and the law. The second part contemplates the potential opportunities for Hong Kong from the perspectives of recipient countries-Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar. Utilizing an action research approach and engaging the views of a broad spectrum of actors, the authors observe the critical role of agency and innovations in a context of institutional contradictions, the impact of BRI governance structure for the deficits in international participation, gaps between grand state visions and commercial interests, and the salience of effective communication in navigating complex policy initiatives. Taking these together unpacks the complex processes shaping Hong Kong’s participation and role in the BRI.
This book will appeal to students and researchers interested in the BRI and Hong Kong, in the contexts of institutional contradictions, agency innovations, and political dynamics, as well as sustainable development.
Table of Contents
About the Research Centre for Sustainable Hong Kong
Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Introduction
Linda Chelan Li, Phyllis Lai Lan Mo, and Iris Chui Ping Kam
Part A: Belt and Road Initiative and Hong Kong
1. Belt and Road Initiative: Defining Features
Linda Chelan Li, Ho Mun Chan, Chun Kit Chui, Man Luo, and Chao Ji
2. The Co-evolving Views on Hong Kong’s Role in Belt and Road Initiative
Linda Chelan Li Phyllis Lai Lan Mo, Yuquing Liang, Fangmin Yue, Man Luo, Man Tak Kwok, Chao Ji, and Kin On Li
3. Belt and Road Initiative Project Financing and Hong Kong
Michael Chak Sham Wong, Phyllis Lai Lan Mo, Linda Chelan Li, and Kin on Li
4. The Hong Kong Accountancy Profession and Belt and Road Initiative
Phyllis Lai Lan Mo, Linda Chelan Li, Kin on Li, David Sai On Yip, and Jeffrey Shek Yan Chung
5. Hong Kong as a Belt and Road Initiative Dispute Resolution Hub
Feng Lin, David Holloway, Linda Chelan Li, Peter Chan, Man Tak Kwok, Jennifer Sin Yu Hung, and Kin on Li
Part B: Hong Kong in Belt and Road Countries
6. Belt and Road Initiative and Sri Lanka: Role of Hong Kong
Linda Chelan Li, Linda Yin-Nor Tjia, Xin Yan, and Jennifer Sin Yu Hung
7. Belt and Road Initiative and Vietnam: Challenges and Opportunities for Hong Kong
Linda Chelan Li, Phyllis Lai Lan Mo, Jennifer Sin-Yu Hung, and Ling Chen
8. Belt and Road Initiative and Cambodia: Capacity-building Challenges
Linda Chelan Li, Jeffrey Shek Yan Chung, Socheat Oum, and Chao Yao
9. Belt and Road Initiative and Myanmar: Challenges for Responsible Investment
Linda Chelan Li, Man Luo, Phyllis Lai Lan Mo, and Jeffrety Shek Yan Chung
Conclusion: Ongoing Co-evolution
Linda Chelan Li amd Phyllis Lai Lan Mo
Appendix: A Note on Methods
Index
