The HKU Faculty of Law is delighted to share the excellent news that Professors Ying Xia and Ying Zhu will be promoted to Associate Professor in July 2026.

Professor Ying Xia is an interdisciplinary scholar whose work focuses on environmental governance and developmental studies, taking a socio-legal approach. She is a leading contributor to the rapidly growing field of environmental governance in China.

Professor Ying Zhu is a distinguished legal scholar specialising in trade and investment, in particular sanctions, compliance, and other cutting-edge fields, working closely with policy-makers at both the national and international levels.

Professors Ying Xia and Ying Zhu are valuable members of our Faculty, and this promotion is a well-deserved recognition of their contributions.

Please join us in congratulating them on their promotion to Associate Professor.