Lawrence J. Lau

Lawrence J. Lau is a Hong Kong economist specializing in economic development and East Asian economies. He is currently the Ralph and Claire Landau Professor of Economics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), a position he has held since 2007. Previously, he was a professor of economics at Stanford University and served as the vice-chancellor and president of CUHK until 2010. He is newsworthy due to his expertise and commentary on China's economic development. Recent articles feature his insights on how China can advance its economy through education, higher wages, and a shift towards more innovative and strategic approaches, emphasizing the need to 'work smarter' and invent from scratch. His views are significant given China's ongoing economic transformation and its ambition to become a global leader in technology and innovation.