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Hong Kong economist apologizes for sexist campus remarks

An economist at The Chinese University of Hong Kong has formally apologized for remarks made during a campus talk that were criticized as sexist. Terence Chong, an associate head of New Asia College and professor in the Department of Economics, issued the apology on Facebook after an online petition called for his suspension. The petition garnered nearly 100 signatures from students and alumni. AI

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Hong Kong economist apologizes for sexist campus remarks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung,Danny Mok ·

    Economist formally apologises for ‘sexist’ campus talk as students urge suspension

    An economist at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has issued a formal apology for a campus talk criticised as “sexist”, as an online petition calling for his suspension from college duties drew nearly 100 signatures. Terence Chong Tai-leung, an associate head of New Asia…