From 2014’s Umbrella Revolution to recent demonstrations in response to a widely unpopular proposed extradition law by the Hong Kong government, the last five years have clearly been tumultuous for Hong Kong. Though political factors have catalyzed the tension that many Hong Kong residents feel about Beijing’s increasing influence despite the one country, two systems framework, other contributing factors exist that frequently get lost in the narrative reported in popular media. There are important socio-economic considerations that underpin and shape the behavior of increasingly politically active young people, the first generation to be born and come of age in post-handover Hong Kong.

David S. Lee is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Business and Economics, where he is an award winning teacher and works broadly in the areas of business ethics, law and governance, fintech, and the economics and politics of the Korean peninsula. David is currently a POSCO Visiting Fellow at the East-West Center.

David is a co-author of the first Asia focused business ethics casebook, Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases, An Asia Edition (Cengage Learning Asia, 2019). His commentary has been featured in media outlets like Arirang TV, Handelsblatt, Le Temps, Nikkei Asian Review, NK News, The Korea Times, and South China Morning Post. Combining his interests in ethics, finance, and technology, David is a co-instructor of a pioneering massive online open course, Fintech Ethics and Risks, which has almost 6,000 students registered globally. David previously worked in investment management in London and Hong Kong and started his career with Goldman Sachs in their Hong Kong office. David also has experience in law, consulting, and entrepreneurial ventures and continues to actively advise start-ups and mature companies.

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From 2014’s Umbrella Revolution to recent demonstrations in response to a widely unpopular proposed extradition law by the Hong Kong government, the last five years have clearly been tumultuous for Hong Kong. Though political factors have catalyzed the tension that many Hong Kong residents feel about Beijing’s increasing influence despite the one country, two systems framework, other contributing factors exist that frequently get lost in the narrative reported in popular media. There are important socio-economic considerations that underpin and shape the behavior of increasingly politically active young people, the first generation to be born and come of age in post-handover Hong Kong.

David S. Lee is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Business and Economics, where he is an award winning teacher and works broadly in the areas of business ethics, law and governance, fintech, and the economics and politics of the Korean peninsula. David is currently a POSCO Visiting Fellow at the East-West Center.

David is a co-author of the first Asia focused business ethics casebook, Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases, An Asia Edition (Cengage Learning Asia, 2019). His commentary has been featured in media outlets like Arirang TV, Handelsblatt, Le Temps, Nikkei Asian Review, NK News, The Korea Times, and South China Morning Post. Combining his interests in ethics, finance, and technology, David is a co-instructor of a pioneering massive online open course, Fintech Ethics and Risks, which has almost 6,000 students registered globally. David previously worked in investment management in London and Hong Kong and started his career with Goldman Sachs in their Hong Kong office. David also has experience in law, consulting, and entrepreneurial ventures and continues to actively advise start-ups and mature companies.

Open to the public
Limited Seating

Please RSVP by Monday, July 8: 944-7111 or
[email protected]

Paid parking is available on the UHM campus.