China's Productivity Trends (1990-1992)

	One important objective of China's economic reforms during the pas
	decade or so was to improve her production efficiency. An evaluation
	of the performance of the Chinese economy in terms of efficiency 
	increase is urgently needed. This research was first initiated by 
	Prof. Thomas Rawski at the University of Pittsburgh and was later
	expanded to include researchers in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the
	mainland. The Hong Kong team will focus on the regional dimension of
	industrial and non-industrial productivity plus its policy 
	implications. In particular, Hong Kong's contribution to China's
	productivity will be critically assessed
	
	Dr. Luk Chiu Ming
	Dr. Chan, Roger (Centre of Urban Studies and Urban Planning, HKU)
	Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, CUHK
	
China's Regional Economic Development (1989-1993)

	This research seeks to apply appropriate economic theories and
	economic theories and econometric techniques to an analysis of
	China's regional economic development for each individual year
	during the period 1949-1989. To date, it is the most comprehensive
	and reliable set of space-time series data. The analysis will
	surpass all previous studies in terms of data sophistication and
	in-depth interpretation as we have enlisted the support from the
	State Statistical Bureau and the Institute of Quantitative and
	Technical Economics (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences). We
	shall critically assess the development of different regions and to
	examine the hotly debated issues of equalized/unequalized development
	path and balanced/unbalanced growth strategy. Contributions in terms
	of economic modelling and regional policy formulation will be made.
	
	Dr. Luk Chiu Ming
	Dr. Hsueh Tien Tung (Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, 
		CUHK)
	Dr. Tsui Kai Yuen (Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, CUHK)
	Dr. Chan, Roger (Center of Urban Studies and Urban Planning, HKU)
	Institute of Quantitative and Technical Economics, Chinese Academy
		of Social Science
	State Statistical Bureau	 

Guangdong's Reform and openness as China's Prototype of Economic Development
(1990-1993)

	Since 1978, China began to institute a series of reforms. The aim 
	was to correct the ills of a highly centralized economic and 
	political system. Guangdong was chosen to be the first province to
	experiment with reform in all areas of its economy. This research 
	seeks to evaluate Guangdong's performance in pre- and post- 1978
	periods. Economic system reforms, regional development changes, and
	productivity analyses constitue the main focus of research. With the 
	assistance of the Guangdong Statistical Bureau, detailed spatio-
	temporal data down to xian (county) level for 40 years will be
	analyzed quantitatively. Research findings will be valuable for
	policy formulation with regard to extending Guangdong's experience
	to other parts of the country.
	
	Dr. Luk Chiu Ming
	Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, CUHK
	South China University of Technology
	Guangdong Statistical Bureau
	
The Convergence-divergence Debate under Socialism in China (1990-1992)

	Efficiency and equity have been hot issues in the debate on China's 
	strategy in economic development. The present research addresses the
	latter issue within the context of the first four decades of the 
	People's Republic. Whether China under socialism successfully promotes
	equity distributions which bring about regional convergence of
	otherwise (divergence) is our focus of research. We draw upon 
	extensive quantitative data on China's industrial enterprises to
	verify such hypotheses. In additional, regional policy in different
	time periods is scrutinized to illuminate the complex process of
	regional change.
	
	Dr. Luk Chiu Ming
	Dr. Chan, Roger (Centre of Urban Studies and Urban Planning, HKU)

Urbanization and Urban Development in China (1986-1989)

	The project attempts to analyze the process of urbanization and urban
	development in China, with Pearl River Delta chosen as the focus of
	regional analysis. Emphasis is put on the influence of China's
	socio-economic system on the whole development process. Effects are
	also made to study the structure and the change of the city system
	and their implications for regional growth.
	
	Dr. Li Si Ming
	Mr. Yu Fu Lai (School of Business, Gippsland Institute of Advanced
		Education, Victoria, Australia)

Recent Developments in Chinese oil exports (1987-1989)

	This project studies the changing role played by oil in China's
	exports since 1973. The Chinese initially aimed at exporting oil on a
	large scale to earn foreign exchange to finance technology and 
	machinery imports. That policy was pursued in the 1970s. However,
	domestic oil production stagnated during 1979-92 and senious energy
	shortages occurred in the country. Oil production resumed growth in 
	1983, and China expanded its oil exports. In 1986, world oil price
	collapsed, hitting China heavily in its oil export earnings. This
	study analyses the effects of the above events on the role of oil
	in China's exports and economic development, and takes a glimpse
	into the future.
	
	Dr. Chow Chuen Ho, Larry

Problems of Torrist Resources Development in Guangdong Province, China
(1986-1989)

	Various types of tourist resources can be found in Guangdong Province.
	This project aims at forming a long term strategic development plan
	which is suitable and applicable for Guandgong Province. Cases of
	Hainan Dao (now Hainan Province) and the Northern Hilly Region of
	Guangdong are compared and illustrated.
	
	Mr. Yuen Ching Wai 
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