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Prof. Christy CHEUNG, Chair Professor of the Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems, and Dr. Zi WANG, Associate Professor of the Department of Accountancy, Economics and Finance (AEF), have been recognised among 14 distinguished members of the HKBU research community for their remarkable interdisciplinary research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge. This honour was presented at HKBU’s inaugural Outstanding Research Output Awards Ceremony on 5^th December, 2024.

At the event, Prof. LYU Aiping, Vice-President (Research and Development) of HKBU, emphasised the significance of creating a supportive environment for scholars, stating,  “Your achievements inspire not only your peers but also the next generation of scholars.”

Prof. Christy CHEUNG, received the award for her interdisciplinary research paper, “Bystanders Join in Cyberbullying on Social Networking Sites: The Deindividuation and Moral Disengagement Perspectives”. This research addresses critical issues of digital wellness and safety by examining how “bystanders” contribute to harmful online behaviours. By integrating multiple disciplines, including psychology, digital behaviour, and social media, Prof. CHEUNG's work enhances the understanding of technology’s impact on online collective deviant behaviours.

Dr. Zi WANG was awarded for his study, “Trade Wars and Industrial Policy Competitions: Understanding the US-China Economic Conflicts”, which is one the first quantitative assessments of the impacts and interactions of the US-China trade conflicts and industrial policy competitions. He argues that the US-China trade conflicts effectively reflect strategic contests over industrial policies. His research has far-reaching implications, influencing various aspects of daily life and the business world. The interdisciplinary significance of his findings aids academics, professionals in mental health and healthcare services, governments, and the business sector in understanding trade policy implications.

The “Outstanding Research Output Awards” is a new initiative by the university to recognise and honour exceptional research outputs produced by the HKBU research community, with a primary focus on evaluating the merit and quality of individual research outputs, considering their originality, significance, and rigour.