Hak Yin has taught and conducted research in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Singapore. He currently serves as a Professor at Tokyo International University in Japan
Professor
Institute for International Stratgey
Tokyo International University
Specializing in international relations, the focus lies on the evolution of Chinese foreign policy and the impact of China’s rise in the Asia-Pacific
Hak Yin’s primary research focus is the world order, particularly the rise of China within the international system. His work explores whether China shapes international relations for its national interests or aims to challenge the existing world order by aspiring to hegemony. He highlights the discrepancy in Chinese non-intervention policy, illustrating dilemmas faced by Chinese leaders.
He also explores topics related to the international relations of the Asia-Pacific and Hong Kong’s global status. His scholarly contributions are featured in publications such as Asian Politics and Society, East Asian Policy, the Journal of Contemporary China, and Place Branding and Public Diplomacy. He is the author of China’s New World Order: Changes in the Non-Intervention Policy (Edward Elgar 2021).
Prioritizing student engagement is a cornerstone of his teaching approach
During lectures, Hak Yin engages students through questioning to ensure comprehension and foster their interest. Beyond regular classes, he organizes activities such as film screenings and roundtable discussions for inclusivity. Additionally, Hak Yin employs flipped classroom, including role-playing exercises simulating international organizations, encouraging multi-perspective thinking.
Interviewed by mass media on international relations, he also writes newspaper commentaries
Hak Yin has been interviewed by TV, radio, and press on various topics including international relations, Chinese foreign policy, China-United States relations, China-Japan relations, and North Korean nuclear issues. Some of the media outlets include BBC, Channel NewsAsia, China Daily, Xinhua News, Ming Pao Daily, Radio Free Asia, Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), South China Morning Post (SCMP), The Hong Kong Economic Journal…
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