Du Du

Du Du, a 48-year-old associate professor in the economics and finance department at City University (CityU) in Hong Kong, is currently newsworthy due to his recent sentencing to 4½ months in prison. This sentencing stems from his conviction for offering a HK$1,000 (US$128) bribe to a property agent. The incident occurred over three years ago when Du Du attempted to avoid paying HK$16,000 in compensation for breaching a provisional tenancy agreement. He claimed the offer was merely reimbursement, citing “cultural differences,” but the Sha Tin Court rejected this defense. The court found him guilty, leading to the prison sentence. Du Du has been granted bail pending an appeal against his conviction. The case highlights issues of bribery and legal accountability within Hong Kong's academic community.