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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Faculty of Social Sciences Research Hub of Population Studies will hold a press conference on 28 January, 2026 (Wednesday), to present the findings from the first Hong Kong General Social Survey (HKGSS).  Funded by the Kwok Yat Wai Charitable Fund, this project examines recent trends in migration, income and wealth distribution, social and demographic issues concerned among Hong Kong residents, fertility, caregiving, health and well-being in Hong Kong.  This survey is the first comprehensive study offering an in-depth understanding of Hong Kong’s social and demographic landscape.

Professor Eric W.C. Fong, Director of the HKU Research Hub of Population Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences, HKU and Professor Vivian W.Q. Lou, Director of the HKU Sau Po Centre on Ageing and Associate Director of the HKU Research Hub of Population Studies, HKU, will share insights from the HKGSS survey findings.  Mr. Kenny Shui, Vice President of Our Hong Kong Foundation and Executive Director of Public Policy Institute, will serve as the expert commentator on relevant population-related topics discussed during the press conference.

Media representatives are cordially invited to attend the conference.  Details are as follows:
Date: 28 January, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (media registration starts from 1:40 pm)
Venue: Social Sciences Chamber, 11/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU

About the HKU Research Hub of Population Studies
Launched by the Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of Hong Kong, HKU Research Hub of Population Studies (“Hub”) aims to provide an understanding of local, national, regional, and international demographic patterns.  The Hub focuses on multi-disciplinary research concerning various population-related issues and public policy. For details about the Hub, please visit: https://www.socsc.hku.hk/rhps/.

Media enquiry and/or registration
HKU Research Hub of Population Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences (Tel: 3917 7415; Email: rhpsh@hku.hk)